CLIPP Flashcards
Risk factors at birth for obesity
Genetic conditions
High birth weight
Maternal diabetes
Family history of obesity
VITAMIN C (differential diagnosis)
Vascular Infectious Trauma Autoimmune Metabolic Iatrogenic Neoplastic Congenital
What orthopedic diseases are seen in obese children?
Blount Disease
-Medial tibial disordered growh
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
-Occurs at onset of puberty in obese pts
-Limited ROM of the hip (especially internal rotation)
Most common neurobehavioral problem in childhood
ADHD (10% incidence)
Criteria for diabetes diagnosis
1) Symptoms of DM & random glucose > 200
2) Fasting glucose > 126
3) 2h serum glucose > 200 during oral glucose tolerance test
Any of those 3 can get Dx of diabetes
Weight criteria for testing for DM2
1) BMI > 85th percentile
2) Weight:Height > 85th percentile
3) Weight >120% ideal for height & 2 of:
- FH of DM2
- Native American, Black, Hispanic
- Signs of insulin resistance
Wha is the earliest to screen for diabetes?
10 years old or the onset of puberty. Whichever is earlier
How often should qualifying children be screened for diabetes?
Every 2 years
When to start screening for HTN?
Yearly, beginning at 3y
Staging of HTN in children
Normal < 90th percentile
Prehypertension 90-95th percentile
Stage 1 HTN 95-99th + 5mmHg
Stage 2 HTN > 99th + 5mmHg
Secondary causes of HTN
Coarctation of the aorta Renal artery stenosis Renal parenchymal disease/scarring Thyroid disorders Hyperaldosteronism OSA Pheochromocytoma Cushing syndrome
Guidelines for flu vaccine in children
Everyone >6mo of age
Children <9y need 2 doses, one month apart
After that, yearly
When to give HepA vaccine
Routine at 12 & 18 months
Overweight & obese BMI classifications
BMI 85-95th percentile = overweight
BMI >95th percentile = obese
Mimics of ADHD
Hearing/vision impairment Sleep problems Mood disorders Learning disability Oppositional defiant disorder
What is a learning disability?
A disorder of cognition that manifests as a problem involving academic skills. There is a discord between IQ & academic achievement.
Adverse effects of stimulants (ADHD)
Appetite suppression Tic disorders -1%; stops with d/c of med Insomnia -gets better with time Stunted growth -slight; resolves when med stopped CV risk in adults & kids with pre-existing heart dz
Which heart defect presents with a late murmur?
VSD
This is because there is no L–>R shunt when PVR is high. As it drops (few days-few weeks), the murmur is revealed.
Natural history of VSD’s
75% of small defects close spontaneously
25-50% of all defects close spontaneously
VSD murmur
Holosystolic murmur +/- small diastolic component
Heard best at tricuspid area (LLSB)
Causes of infantile CHF
VSD
Severe aortic stenosis
Coarctation of the aorta
Large PDA
Presentation of infantile CHF
Respiratory distress with feedings
Diaphoresis with feedings
FTT
Hepatomegaly
How often do infants breastfeed?
20-30 minutes every 1-2h
ASD murmur
When does it present?
Fixed widely-split S2
Soft systolic murmur (increased flow over pulmonic valve)
Presents at 3-5y
Aortic stenosis murmur
When does it present?
Systolic ejection murmur
Early diastolic murmur (usually also some AR)
Presents in infancy
PDA murmur
When does it present?
Continuous
-Louder in systole
Presents in infancy
Poor feeding DDx
CHF Metabolic disorders Bronchiolitis/pneumonia Sepsis GERD
Common causes of an unresponsive child
Seizure Syncope (breath holding) Meningitis/Encephalitis Toxic ingestions Head trauma Intussusception
What can precipitate an Absence seizure?
Hyperventilation
Photic stimulation
Symptoms of a simple partial seizure
Motor signs in 1 extremity or 1 side of body
May generalize
Sandifer’s Syndrome
Arching of the back, often unilateral in an infant. Represent’s GERD
What age of children typically get febrile seizures?
What % of children get them?
6-60 months of age
2-4% of children get them
Risk of recurrent febrile seizure
First febrile seizure before 1y —> 50% risk for 2nd
First febrile seizure after 1y –> 30% risk for 2nd
Risk of developing epilepsy in children with febrile seizures
Simple –> Slightly increased above 1% general pop risk
Complex or early & recurrent –> increases risk
Empiric treatment for bacterial meningitis
Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin
Treat for 7-14 days
Complications of bacterial meningitis
Stroke Subdural effusions SIADH Developmental delay Seizures Hearing loss Death
When does a post-traumatic seizure typically occur?
A febrile seizure?
Post-traumatic –> 1-2h after head injury
Febrile seizure –> First day of illness
What studies/labs to get for fever without a source & general CNS symptoms?
CBC w/ diff
Blood culture
Urinalysis/Urine Cx
Lumbar puncture
Threshold for LP with regard to age
The younger they are, the lower the threshold
Hep B immunization schedule
Birth, 1 month, 6 mo
Pentacel immunization schedule
Pentacel = DTaP, HiB, IPV
2mo, 4mo, 6mo
Pneumococcal immunization schedule
2mo, 4mo, 6mo
Rotavirus immunization schedule
2mo & 4mo
MMR immunization schedule
12mo & right before starting school
Varicella immunization schedule
12mo & 4y
TDaP immunization schedule
11y
HPV immunization schedule
3 dose series at 11-12y
before sexual activity
Measles timeline
Incubation - 2 weeks
Prodrome - 2 days
Exanthem - 4 days
Recovery - 2 weeks
Symptoms of measles
Fever Cough Coryza Conjunctivitis (b/l) Koplik's spots Exanthem - maculopapular & cephalocaudal
Causes of rash on palms & soles
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Kawasaki Disease
Enteroviruses (Coxsackie)
Syphilis
Erythema infectiosum rash
Appears 7-10d after low grade fever
Slapped cheek rash then lacy rash. Clears centrally first.
Can have polyarthropathy or aplastic anemia
Roseola symptoms
Fever, Fever, Fever, RASH
(high fever for 3-4d)
Rash remains central. It’s macular and reticular looking.
Rash of scarlet fever
Sandpaper rash begins in groin, axillae, neck
Symptoms: Cholinergic poisoning
DUMBBELLS
Diarrhea Urination Miosis Bradycardia Bronchoconstriction Emesis Lacrimation Lethargy Salivation
Symptoms: Anticholinergic toxicity
Fever Dry-mouth & dry skin Mydriasis Delirium/seizures HTN & tachycardia Urinary retention
Symptoms: TCA overdose
Temperature (fever)
Cardiotoxic (hypotension, wide QRS, irregularly irregular)
Agitation
Also dry, hot skin, mydriasis, can cause apnea
Symptoms: SSRI overdose
Hyperthermia
Autonomic instability
Rigidity
Myoclonus
Treatment of very hypoglycemic child
D25 bolus (20cc/kg)
Octreotide if due to a Tx-refractory sulfonylurea ingestion
What are the indications for activated charcoal?
Ingestions NOT due to small molecules or heavy metals
Contraindication to activated charcoal
Individual with loss of airway protection. Would have to intubate first.
Treatment for TCA cardiotoxicity
- Cardiac monitoring for at least 6h
- 1mEq/kg NaCO3 bolus Q5 minutes
- Until QRS narrows & hypotension improves
- Target serum pH = 7.50-7.55
- Continue maintenance serum alkalinization for 12-24h
Treatment of TCA-induced seizures
Benzodiazepines & alkalinization of serum
Pathophysiology of HSP
IgA-mediated small vessel vasculitis involving the skin, GI tract, joints, & kidneys
Symptoms of HSP
Non-thrombocytopenic petechiae & purpura
Hematuria
Arthritis (knees & ankles)
Colicky abdominal pain
Typical age of HSP
4-6 years
Boys affected twice as often
Treatment for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Oral corticosteroids
IVIg
Rhogam
Symptoms of ITP
Petechiae & bruising
Possible severe epistaxis or mucosal bleeding (3%)
IC Hemorrhage (0.1%)
Bowel obstruction in a child
Intussusception is the most common cause in 6m-6y child
-80% in younger than 2
Location of intussusception
Idiopathic = ileocecal HSP = ileo-ileal
S/S of intussusception
Triad: -Severe abdominal pain (inconsolable) -Currant jelly stool (FOBT+) -Sausage-shaped mass in right abdomen Also possible: emesis, lethargy, AMS
Diagnosis of intussusception
Non-HSP = air or contrast enema
HSP-related = abdominal US
Treatment for HSP
Self-limited lasting 4-6 weeks
Monitor for renal involvement
Simple vs. Complex febrile seizure
Simple:
- Generalized - Less than 15m - No more than 1 in a 24h period
Glomerular diseases with low complement
Membranoproliferative
Post-Strep
SLE
Secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome
SLE Post-strep GN HBV HIV HSP
Most common age for minimal change disease
18m-5y
Boys > Girls
Microscopy seen in minimal change disease
Normal histology
Diffuse effacement of epithelial cell foot processes
What serum abnormalities are seen with minimal change disease?
Low albumin
Hyperlipidemia
Hyponatremia (fluid overload +/- pseudohyponatremia)
What is seen on exam in minimal change disease?
Anasarca -Best seen in scrotum or labial region -Pitting edema -Periorbital edema Fluid wave -Ascites
What is the limit of normal proteinuria in a child?
Up to 2+ proteinuria
30-100mg/dL
Proteinuria in an asymptomatic adolescent
How to test?
Orthostatic proteinuria
Urine should be negative for protein when first morning urine.
Treatment of minimal change disease
- Corticosteroids
- 95% steroid responsive
- Can also be relapsing or steroid-resistant
- Sodium restriction
- 1500-2000 mg daily
- Albumin infusion then IV Lasix
- Only if dyspneic or scrotal edema is impairing blood flow
- Never Alb or Lasix alone
- Alb alone –> pulmonary edema
- Lasix alone –> shock
Immunizations to give in minimal change disease
Pneumococcal
Varicella
Influenza
Only given once in remission
Complications of minimal change disease
Overwhelming bacterial infections Spontaneous peritonitis Pneumonia Cellulitis Venous thrombosis
Why are pts with nephrotic syndrome hypercoagulable?
Urinary loss of AT-III
Corticosteroid use
Hyperlipidemia destabilizes platelets
Vitals in sepsis
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Hyperthermia
What is the first things to assess in an emergency?
Airway Breathing Circulation Disability (mental status/neurologic)/Dextrose Exposure (expose entire pt)
Most sensitive signs of impaired circulation
Tachycardia
Capillary refill
DDx of altered mental status in a child
Meningitis Encephalitis Sepsis Trauma DKA Renal failure Ingestion Hypoglycemia
Fluid bolus size for peds
20 cc/kg of NS
Indications for intraosseous access
If a peripheral IV cannot be placed within 90 seconds
Abx therapy for meningococcemia
Penicillin G
Prophylaxis for meningococcal contacts
Ciprofloxacin for adults
Rifampin or Ceftriaxone for kids
Immunization against meningococcus
Tetravalent Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)
Given IM to 11-18y adolescents
- Booster at 16y if 1st dose given before then - College freshmen require booster within 5 years
How can tobacco use affect a fetus?
Low birth weight is associated with tobacco use
Effects of marijuana use while pregnant
Infants have withdrawal-like syndrome (high pitched cry & tremors)
Effects of cocaine use while pregnant
Vasoconstriction –> Placental insufficiency –> Low birth weight
Also can cause placental abruption
Possible deficits in child’s cognitive performance
Things that increase risk of HIV vertical transmission
Unprotected sex during pregnancy Amniocentesis High viral load Breastfeeding Premature delivery (<37w)
Decreases HIV vertical transmission risk
Zidovudine
C-section prior to labor
No breastfeeding
What is included in a neonatal screen?
Metabolic screen
Hearing screening
Congenital heart defects screening (some states; O2 sat)
What is mandated in the newborn metabolic screen?
PKU
Hypothyroidism
Absolute contraindications to breastfeeding
HIV infection
Maternal drug abuse
Infants with galactosemia
Benefits of breastfeeding
GI development
Decreases risk of acute illness (diarrhea, AOM, UTI)
Reduced rates of obesity, CA, CAD, allergies, T1DM, IBD
Cognitive advantage
Decreased maternal risk of breast & ovarian CA, & osteoporosis
Recommendations for breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding birth-6mo
Add foods & continue breastfeeding until 12mo
Leading causes of death in adolescents
Accidents
Homicide
Suicide
HEEADSSS interview
Home Education/Employment Eating disorder Activities/Aspirations Drugs/alcohol/tobacco Sexuality Suicidality/mental health Safety