Exam 1: growth&development, preop eval, gen approach Flashcards
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what is a question we always ask about baby in preop
-term/how many weeks it was born
-troubles after birth
-problems with pregnancy
what is definition of pre-term infant
<37 weeks
what is definition of term infant
37-40 wks
what is definition of post term infant
> 42 weeks
what is considered extremely low birth weight
<1000g
what is considered very low birth weight
<1500 g
what is considered low birth weight
<2500 g
what is premature
<37 weeks
what are anesthesia concerns with premature babies
airway control
fluid management
temperature regulation
retinopathy of prematurity
apnea of prematurity
<60 weeks PCA highest incidence of post anesthetic complications
what patient has the highest incidence of post anesthetic complications
<60 weeks PCA
what is definition of small for gestational age
<10% for gestational age at birth
what is a cause of small for gestational age
chronic placental insufficiency
chromosomal abnormalities
mother:
-smoking
-DM
-chronic disease
how can we prep the OR for small for gestational age/ all pediatric patient
warm room, warm them throughout case
what is a common hematology issue with small for gestational age
polycythemia leading to hyperviscosity syndrome
how do we manage hyper-viscosity syndrome intraop
maintain or slightly elevate BP
SGA/LGA issues
what is definition of LGA infant
> 90% for gestational age
what are common issues with LGA infants
birth injuries
hypoglycemia
hypocalcemia
difficult intubation/IV sticks
what are issues with SGA infants (chart)
congenital anomalies
chromosomal abnormalities
chronic intrauterine infection
heat loss
asphyxia
metabolic abnormalities
hypoglycemia
hypocalcemia
polycythemia
hyperbilirubinemia
what are issues with LGA infants (chart)
birth injuries
asphyxia
meconium aspiration
metabolic abnormalities
hypoglycemia
hypocalcemia
polycythemia
hyperbilirubinemia
what are common birth injuries with LGA infant
brachial
phrenic nerve
fractured clavicle
what is the most sensitive indicators of a babies well being
weight
what issues can cause changes in babies weight
CHF
endocrine
malignancy
infection
malabsorption
what issues can we find through head circumfrence
severe malnutrition
hydrocephalus