PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA | Basic

Question 1

In the premature newborn, the glottis is at which level relative to the cervical spine?

Answer 1

C3

Question 2

What percentage of a term newborn’s total body weight consists of water?

Answer 2

75%

Question 3

At what age range does physiologic anemia of the newborn occur?

Answer 3

8-12 weeks

This is caused by transition of blood production from liver/spleen to bone marrow