Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Treatment Flashcards
What is the treatment of Preterm Birth or Prematurity
IV fluids and hyperalimentation are necessary for growth and development; varies dending on age, weight, etc.
What is the treatment of Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
supplemental oxygen; positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP); exogenous surfactant
What is the treatment of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
replace damaged alveoli; O2 therapy
What is the treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity
resolve without treatment; laser treatment if necessary
What is the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
NPO; IV fluids; antibiotics; surgical intervention
What is the treatment of Robinow Syndrome
no cure; addressing treatable conditions like dental abnormalities
What is the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers may be prescribed; ICD/pacemaker
What is the treatment of Down Syndrome
no cure; maximize the development of motor and mental skills
What is the treatment of Cerebral Palsy
no cure; reach optimal accomplishments
What is the treatment of Muscular Dystrophy
no cure; physical therapy, exercise, surgery, and orthopedic appliances minimize doformities and preserve abilities
What is the treatment of Spina Bifida Occulta
no intervention other than observation; look for signs of nervous system disorder
What is the treatment of Meningocele
surgical intervention to correct the defect in the first 24 to 48 hours of life
What is the treatment of Myelomeningocele
surgical intervention to correct the defect in the first 24 to 48 hours of life
What is the treatment of Hydrocephalus
surgical intervention to place shunt to drain off excessive CSF
What is the treatment of Anencephaly
no effective treatment; those who survive birth die shortly after
What is the treatment of Transposition of the Great Arteries
able to close septal defects and valve issues and repair blood vessels;
What is the treatment of Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
cast application or use of splints to turn feet back
What is the treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
use of devices to reduce hip dislocation
What is the treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate
repaired surgically
What is the treatment of Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)
orchiopexy; hormonal drug therapy
What is the treatment of Wilms’ Tumor
surgical removal of the tumor and accesible metastatic sites is followed by chemo
What is the treatment of Phimosis
circumcision
What is the treatment of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
surgical, constricted pylorus is incised
What is the treatment of Hirschprung’s Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)
affected bowel is excised, and the normal colon is joined to the anus; temporary colostomy
