Ch. 323 - GERD Flashcards
1
Q
MC esophageal disorder in children of all ages
A
GERD
2
Q
T/F GER occurs physio- logically every day in all infants, older children, and adults
A
T
3
Q
the primary mechanism allowing reflux to occur, and is defined as simultaneous relaxation of both LES and the surrounding crura
A
TLESR
4
Q
T/F TLESRs occur independent of swallowing
A
T
5
Q
TLESRs reduce LES pressure to ___mm Hg , and last ___; they appear by __ wk of gestation
A
0-2 (above gastric), 10-60 sec, 26
6
Q
Main stimulus for TLESRs
A
Gastric distension
7
Q
Infant reflux becomes evident in the 1st few mo of life, peaks at ___, and resolves in up to 88% by ___ and in nearly all by ___
A
4 mo, 12 mo, 24 mo
