18.1 Common infancy/crying/sleeping Flashcards

1
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what is PURPLE crying?

A
peaks at 2/12
unprovoked
resists soothing
pain-like facial expression
long lasting (>3hr)
evening/afternoon
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max period of inconsolable criying?

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3-4months

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3
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plausible causes for +++crying?

A

hunger
maternal life stress
materal migraine
cow milk protein intolerance

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4
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implausible causes of +++crying?

A

GORD
lactose intolerance
wind/colic

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5
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what to do when faced with a crying baby?

A

establish an early goal in the consultation

-will get better normally by 8 months

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tips for managing crying infant?

A
  • lots of empathy
  • explore psycho social: dad’s work
  • make a ceremony of physical exam
  • measure and plots growth
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