Baby Care Flashcards
1
Q
Nappy Rash
A
Contact dermatitis of the nappy area cause by friction
2
Q
Management of Nappy Rash
A
- Change nappy immediately
- Nappy-free time
- Barrier creams
3
Q
Fungal Nappy Rash Tx
A
- Miconazole creams
- Clotrimazole creams
- Dactozin creams
4
Q
Teething
A
- Ages 3-12mths
- First teeth emerging through gums
5
Q
Teething Tx
A
- Anaesthetic gels
- Liquid analgesics
- Teething chew rings
6
Q
Infant Colic Symptoms
A
- Random crying, fussing or irritability in healthy baby
- Baby draws knees up to chest
- Crying occurs around same time each day (afternoon/night)
7
Q
Infant Colic Counselling
A
- Massage abdomen
- Warm bath
- Cuddling and gentle rocking
- Try changing diet
8
Q
Infant Colic Tx
A
- Various wind mixtures
- Simethicone
9
Q
Gastric Reflux Symptoms
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- Effortless vomiting of small quantities of feed during and/or after feeds
- Silent reflux
- Projectile vomiting (Refer to GP)
10
Q
Gastric Reflux Cause
A
Gastro-oesophageal sphincter not working properly and allows food and/or stomach acid to shoot back up oesophagus
11
Q
Cradle Cap Cause
A
Hyperproliferative skin disorder
- overactive glands produce excess sebum, trapping skin flakes
12
Q
Cradle Cap Symptoms
A
Yellow scales on scalp but does not bother baby
13
Q
Cradle Cap Management
A
- Will clear up in a few months Mild: - Comb out gently after bathing or applying jelly, baby oil or olive oil over night Severe: Egozite - salicylic acid lotion
14
Q
Milia
A
- Small white papules on face
- Inclusion cysts which contain keratinised statum corneum
- Usually resoves in a few months without treatment
