What are the differences in the way children handle drugs in comparison to adults? What implications do these have? Features Liver function is initially immature, with decreased hepatic enzyme function Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are low in the...
What are the features of the paediatric airway that differ from adults and what implications do these have? Features Large head, short neck and a prominent occiput. Epiglottis is long, stiff and U-shaped. It flops posteriorly Tongue is relatively large Larynx is high,...
What are the features of the paediatric renal system and fluid handling that differ from adults and what implications do these have? Features Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are low in the neonate and young infant due to increased vascular resistance...
What are the features of the paediatric endocrine system & metabolism that differ from adults and what implications do these have? Features Young children have an undeveloped hypothalamus Large surface area to weight ratioIncreased thermal conductanceSubcutaneous...
