Episode 19: Pediatric Anesthesia | Physiology Overview

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CRNA School Prep Academy Podcast
Episode 19: Pediatric Anesthesia | Physiology Overview
Jun 30, 2021 Season 1 Episode 19
Jenny Finnell

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Coming up on your pediatric rotations? Pediatric anesthesia can be a little intimidating, but it can also be a really rewarding experience if you’re open to it. Not only are kiddos pretty fun, but you’ll be getting your hands on a wide variety of cases to help you learn and grow as a student! 


In today’s episode, we’ll be covering a large chunk of what you need to know ahead of time, including: 

  • The key factors that make pediatric patients different than adults
  • The different age groups in this unique patient population 
  • The formulas you need to know for weight-based dosing for children
  • How to navigate pediatric airways and handle obstructions
  • An in-depth description of the lung mechanics, vital signs, and cardiac system of pediatric patients 
  • Tips for making things fun with little patients (and pre-operative medicines and strategies for helping with patient anxiety)


So grab your headphones, hit play, and take a deep breath. These kids are in good hands, future CRNA! 




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