What are the features of the paediatric cardiovascular system that differ from adults and what implications do these have? Features Myocardium less contractileVentricle is less compliant and less able to generate tension during contractionLimits size of and changes in...
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 cardiovascular system that differ from adults and what implications do these have? Features Myocardium less contractileVentricle is less compliant and less able to generate tension during contractionLimits size of and changes in...
What are the features of the paediatric central nervous system and psychology that differ from adults and what implications do these have? Features Cerebral metabolic requirement for oxygen (CMRO2) and cerebral blood flow are higher in young childrenBrain forms higher...
