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Pediatric Patient
Considerations
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Uncooperative patient
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Altered airway anatomy
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↑ risk of laryngospasm
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Rapid desaturation on induction
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↑ vagal tone & potential for bradycardia
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Rate-dependent cardiac output
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Altered phamacokinetics/dynamics:
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↑ MAC
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Immature liver & kidney function
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↑ total body water
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