Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
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A 3-month-old, former 28-week premature infant with chronic lung disease presents to the operating room for elective bilateral inguinal hernia repair. Spinal anesthesia with intrathecal bupivacaine is planned. Compared to adults, which of the following side effects from spinal anesthesia is LEAST likely to develop in this patient?

A 2-year-old male with strabismus received 1% cyclopentolate eyedrops before fundus examination and refraction measurement under general anesthesia. Which of the following side effects is LEAST LIKELY from the systemic absorption of cyclopentolate?

A 2-year-old boy with a history of myelomeningocele is undergoing a suprapubic catheter placement under general anesthesia. Soon after placement of the catheter, his peak airway pressures increase and he becomes hypotensive. Which of the following statements is LEAST likely true?

A 12-year-old female presents with increasing right lower extremity pain accompanied by edema and changes in skin color. She sustained a right ankle sprain three weeks ago and is unable to bear weight on the extremity. A complete blood count and magnetic resonance imaging are both unremarkable. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial therapy?