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Do infants have well-devloped hypoxic and hypercarbic ventilatory drives?
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No, hypoxia and hypercarbia depress respiration
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What is a major cause of perioperative morbidity/mortality in pediatric patients?
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Hypoxia from inadequate ventilation
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What is advisable to do with peds ventilation to prevent barotrauma?
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Use 1L breathing bag
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What maneuver may improve glottis view in peds?
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Manual pressure over hyoid bone
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When is a Miller 0 blade used?
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Premature and neonate
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When is a Miller 1 blade used?
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Neonate to 1.5 years
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When is a Miller 1.5 blade used?
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1-2 years
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When is a Mac 2 blade used?
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2-6 years
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Do parameters for adult extubation apply to peds?
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Yes
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Which two post-anesthetic complications are pediatric patients prone to?
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Laryngospasm and post-intubation croup
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