18.1 Common infancy/crying/sleeping Flashcards
1
Q
what is PURPLE crying?
A
peaks at 2/12 unprovoked resists soothing pain-like facial expression long lasting (>3hr) evening/afternoon
2
Q
max period of inconsolable criying?
A
3-4months
3
Q
plausible causes for +++crying?
A
hunger
maternal life stress
materal migraine
cow milk protein intolerance
4
Q
implausible causes of +++crying?
A
GORD
lactose intolerance
wind/colic
5
Q
what to do when faced with a crying baby?
A
establish an early goal in the consultation
-will get better normally by 8 months
6
Q
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