CH Flashcards
Define Gastroesophageal Reflux
Normal Physiological Process (1st Year)
Inappropriate Relaxation of LES
When does GER Resolve
Resolves Spontaneously 12 Months of Age
Maturation of LES
What causes GER?
Functional Immaturity
Fluids Diet
Horizontal Posture
Short intra-abdominal esophageal length
Pathophysiology of GER
Transient LES Relaxations
Complications of GERD
FTT
Esophagitis
Adenocarcinoma / Barretts
Sandifer Syndrome (Dystonic Neck Posturing)
Neonatal Period
First 4 Weeks of Life
Stillbirth
Death after 24 Weeks Gestation
Still Birth Rate
Deaths after 24 Weeks / 1000 Births
Perinatal Mortality Rate
Still Birth + 1st Week Deaths / 1000
Neonatal Mortality rate
First 4 Weeks Deaths / 1000 Births
Normal Neonate Weight
2.5 - 4 Kg
Normal Neonate Length
50 Cm
Normal Neonate Head Circumference
35 Cm
What is given to the newborn regarding eyes
Erythromycin (First 72 Hours)
Which Period of time is jaundice pathologic
First 24 Hours
Phenylketonuria
Inability of body to convert phenylalanine into tyrosine
Classical PKU
Mental Disability + Seizures
Medium chain acyl coa dehydrogenase deficiency
Impaired ability to breakdown medium chain fa into acetyl coa
Build up of medium chain fats
When is parenteral nutrition indicated
Preterms < 1.5 Kg
Enteral contraindicated
When does a mature suckling pattern develop?
32 / 34 Weeks
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Criteria
PPV First 2 Weeks
Abnormally Respiratory Function
Requires Supplemental oxygen (28+ Days) to maintain PaO2 > 50
Chest Radiograph
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Management
Corticosteroids
Apnea
No Respiration 20+ Seconds or Bradycardia (<100) or Cyanosis
Apnea Management
Monitoring Physical Stimulation Bag + Mask Ventilation Suctioning Neck Positioning Caffeine Citrate
Vaccinations at Birth
Hepatitis B
BCG
OPV
Vaccinations at 2 Months (6)
Pentavalent Vaccine
OPV
Vaccinations at 4 Months (6)
Pentavalent
OPV
IPV
Vaccinations at 6 Months (5)
Pentavalent
OPV
Vaccinations at 9 Months
OPV
Vitamin A
Vaccinations at 12 Months
MMR
OPV
Vaccinations at 18 Months (4)
OPV
DPT
MMR
Vitamin A
Diphtheria Disease
Toxin Producing Bacteria
Spread by Droplets
Diphtheria Disease Presentation
Gray Membrane Across Throat
Paralysis of Cardiac / Skeletal Muscles
Pertussis Disease
Respiratory Illness Chest infection Convulsions Brain Damage Subconjunctival Hemorrhages (Coughing)
Pertussis and Pregnant Women Vaccination
Boostric (dTap / IPV)
Between 28 - 38 Weeks
Difference between OPV / IPV
OPV - Live Attenuated
IPV - Killed
Which vaccine is protective against TB?
BCG
When to give Hib Vaccine ?
2 / 4 / 6 / 12-15
Define Short Stature Percentile
Less than 3rd Percentile
Below 2SD
Familial Short Stature vs Constitutional
Familial (BA = CA > Height Age)
Constitutional (CA > BA = Height Age)