PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY

Goals and Objectives

CA 2 Level

Definition

Pediatric anesthesiology is a 2 month rotation for CA-2 residents. The rotation will focus on the basic and some of the more advanced considerations when anesthetizing children for all types of procedures

Curriculum

Development of the skill and knowledge necessary to administer anesthesia to infants and children may be encountered in a general anesthesia practice. The anesthesia techniques and problems unique to the pediatric practice will be the principle concern. In addition, the resident will be assigned to either surgical or diagnostic procedures for children with CHD under the direct supervision of the staff.

Medical Knowledge

At the conclusion of this rotation, the resident shouldbe able to:

  1. Describe a preoperative assessment and prepare an anesthetic plan for an ASA I or II pediatric patient.
  2. Discuss the different breathing circuits used in pediatrics including indications and contraindications.
  3. Discuss options and reasons for premedication in the pediatric patient.
  4. Describe differences in anesthetic drug effect for the pediatric patients at different ages compared to adult patient, including MAC, sensitivity, uptake and distribution
  5. Calculate fluid replacement therapy, estimated blood volume and maximal allowable blood loss.
  6. List alternatives for management of the difficult/problematic pediatric airways, i.e., Pierre-Robin, treacher-collins, Down’s syndrome.
  7. Summatize alternatives for induction of anesthesia in the pediatric patient.
  8. List common congenital anomalies and define the effect they will have on their anesthetic management, i.e., diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis, omphalocele.

9.Choose the appropriate endotracheal tube size and length for intubation.

10.Select appropriate laryngoscopy blade options used for intubation for children.

11.Describe indications for invasive monitoring.

12.Discuss considerations in the choice of anesthetic agents.

13.List common postoperative problems in children.

Patient Care

At the conclusion of this rotation, the resident should be able to:

  1. Manage the airway in children with a normal airway utilizing appropriate mask, bag and oral airway.
  2. Intubate children with a normal pediatric airway with reasonable skill and speed using the appropriate equipment in the majority (>75%) of cases.
  3. Obtain LMA placement where appropriate in the majority of cases (>75%).
  4. Obtain appropriate intravenous access in the majority (>75%) of cases.
  5. Assemble a pediatric anesthesia circuit.
  6. Assemble blood warming equipment and filters for transfusion in pediatric patients.
  7. Manage an appropriate anesthetic for routine pediatric cases, i.e. hernia repair, tonsillectomy, myringotomy tube placement.
  8. Attempt simple pediatric regional anesthesia with staff supervision.
  9. Manage laryngospasm in the pediatric patient.
  10. Recognize and treat post-intubation croup/stridor.
  11. Administer appropriately dosed and timed premedication...
  12. Maintain stabilization on arrival to PACU.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

At the conclusion of this rotation, the resident will:

  1. Discuss important differences in treating neonates, children and adolescents in all areas mentioned above.
  2. Access current literature to delineate specific concerns regarding the perioperative care of all scheduled complex cases assigned.
  3. Perform preoperative consultations of seriously ill children and communicate with staff anesthesiologists, surgeons and family.
  4. Describe the combination of techniques and therapies for providing analgesia, unawareness and a non-moving surgical field of the child during planned procedures.
  5. Demonstrate reasonable rapport with parents, caretakers, patients and surgeons...
  6. Determine which children require pre-medication.
  7. Communicate effectively with parents before and after the anesthetic.
  8. Develop a reasonable anesthetic plan with attending staff.
  9. Follow the postoperative course of their patients.
  10. Communicate effectively with caregivers on the acute pain service.

Professionalism

At the conclusion of this rotation, the resident will:

  1. Function effectively in the O.R. with the surgical team.
  2. Safely transfer the children to the PACU or ICU.
  3. Effectively communicate immediate postoperative plans.
  4. Be able to secure consent and provide assurance to the parents of pre-anesthetic children.
  5. Arrange and participate in a parent-present induction of anesthesia for a child.
  6. Provide consultative services preoperatively for all kinds of pediatric surgery.
  7. Establish reasonable analgesia plans specific for pediatric patients and their operations.
  8. Function as a liaison on the acute pain service between the primary service, the nursing staff, and the patient and their family.

Rev. 7/2009

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