Pediatric Case Set-up
Following is a Pediatric case set-up that must be arranged for individual patient and case basis. With pediatric case, prepare for airway emergencies with correct pediatric sizes.
- Perform anesthesia machine check. Ensure adequate nitrous oxide is available for inhalation induction. Turn on and calibrate ETCo2 machine.
- Set up:
- Pediatric circuit
- IV set up with a micro drip for younger patients
- Airways- oral and nasal
- Lubricant for nasal airway
- Eye tape
- Stylet- Pediatric sizes - 8-10
- Endotracheal tubes. Calculate using (age+16)/4 then have half size larger and half size smaller.
- Laryngoscope blades: Common sizes Mac 2, Miller 1, Wis 1.5
- Pediatric warmer
- Set up syringes 3 ml, 5ml and 10ml
- Emergency drugs:
- Succinylcholine: 20mg/ml - Dose 2mg/kg IV, 4mg/kg IV
- Atropine: 10 - 20mcg/kg IV, 20mcg/kg IM (minimum 0.1mg)
