Case #2 Flashcards
Child bringing knees up to chest is a classic sign of…
Appendicitis
Vasodilator used to treat preecclampsia?
Magnesium Sulfate
Breathing problems after birth is a common sign of…
Sepsis
What does an APGAR test measure?
Average health of a newborn and improvement over early intervals
Normal # of diapers/day?
6-10
Sign of pyloric stenosis?
Hard, Olive on palpation
Startle Reflex?
Quickly lower baby, arms/legs out
What does a Guiac test look for?
Blood (often used for stool)
What is seborrhea?
Baby dandruff
A solid DD has…
Working Diagnosis
2-4 Common Ones that could be an atypical presentation
Don’t Miss Diagnoses
Diagnoses associated with standout features of history
Ex. Don’t miss diagnoses of Case #2
Strep septicemia
Leukemia
Bowel Obstruction
T or F – Disease presentation typically matches textbook description.
False
Double bubble on x-ray associated with…
Volvulus
Signs of intussception?
Jelly stools
Sausage shaped mass
US – coiled spring/bulls eye
Should a child prone to reflux sleep prone?
No. Increased risk of SIDS.