Chapter 22: GI Dysfunction Flashcards
Explain generally how daily maintenance fluid requirements are calculated.
5 steps
- determine child’s weight in kg
- calculate 100 mL/kg for the first 10 kg of weight
- calculate 50 mL/kg for the second 10 kg of weight
- calculate 20 mL/kg for the remaining kg of weight
- add values together
What is Hirschsprung disease?
- AKA congenital aganglionic megacolon
- mechanical obstruction from inadequate motility of the intestine d/t absence of ganglion cells in the colon
What population of children experiences Hirschsprung disease more commonly?
- more common in males
- more common in children with Down syndrome
What are signs and symptoms of Hirschsprung disease?
4 signs and symptoms
- accumulation of stool with distention of abdomen
- failure of internal anal sphincter to relax
- enterocolitis (inflammation of small and large intestines)
- neonates – delayed passage of first mec
How is Hirschsprung disease diagnosed?
3 diagnostic evaluations
- X-ray with barium enema
- anorectal manometric exam – catheter with balloon inserted into rectum to determine internal pressure
- rectal biopsy – confirms diagnosis
How is Hirschsprung disease treated?
4 treatments
- enema
- surgery to remove aganglionic portion – most common
- low fiber diet
- measure abdominal girth and circumference (measure at umbilicus)
What is gastroesophageal reflux (GER)? What predisposes children to GER?
5 predisposing factors
- GER: transfer of gastric contents into the esophagus, but with no damage to tissues
- predisposing factors:
1. prematurity
2. borderline personality disorder (BPD)
3. cystic fibrosis
4. asthma
5. cerebral palsy
What are some signs and symptoms of GER? How is GER diagnosed?
3 s/s; 2 diagnosis methods
- signs and symptoms:
1. frequent spitting up
2. lack of weight gain
3. ALTE (apparent life-threatening event) or BRUE (brief resolved unexplained event) - diagnosed by:
1. H&P
2. pH study of intraesophagus – gold standard
How is GER managed?
5 management techniques
- dietary changes
- meds – H2 antagonists (-tidine meds)
- surgery if severe
- positioning
- special caution when feeding
What is acute appendicitis, and what causes it?
- acute appendicitis: inflammation of appendix
- caused by obstruction or infection
How is acute appendicitis diagnosed?
3 diagnostic tests
- H&P
- ultrasound
- CT scan
How is appendicitis managed?
5 management methods
- appendectomy
- IVF
- antibiotics for perforation up to 82% if less than 5 years old
- suction if ruptured
- pain medication if ruptured
What is biliary atresia? What is the major sign/symptom?
- AKA extrahepatic biliary atresia
- biliary atresia: failure of extrahepatic bile ducts to develop/are closed
- major s/s: jaundice
How is biliary atresia diagnosed?
2 diagnostic tests
- H&P
- HIDA scan – checks functioning of gallbladder
How is biliary atresia managed?
2 treatments
- Kasai procedure – removal of blocked bile ducts and gallbladder and replacing with a segment of the child’s own small intestine to form a new extrahepatic bile duct
- liver transplant