Community Peds Flashcards
The incidence of plagiocephaly is highest at:
a) 6 weeks
b) 4 months
c) 12 months
d) 24 months
c
List 4 factors that increase the risk of positional plagiocephaly:
Male sex, firstborn, limited range of neck motion at birth (congenital torticollis), supine sleeping position at birth and 6 weeks, only bottle feeding, tummy time less than 3 times per day, lower activity level with slower achievement of milestones
The side of occipital flatness correlates strongly to:
a) Congenital torticollis on the ipsilateral side
b) Lambdoid craniosynostosis of the contralateral side
c) Coronal craniosynostosis of the ipsilateral side
d) The side that the head faces when in supine sleep position
d
For mild to moderate positional plagiocephaly in the first 4 months of life, which of the following is the most effective therapy:
a) Parental counselling on positioning
b) Parental counselling on positioning and physiotherapy program
c) Moulding therapy
d) Surgical repair
b
List 3 differential diagnosis for positional plagiocephaly
Lambdoid craniosynostosis, congenital torticollis, positional torticollis, coronal craniosynostosis (forehead flattening only though), cervical spine abnormalities
The vast majority of positional plagiocephaly resolves by:
a) 4 months
b) 6 months
c) 12 months
d) 24 months
d
List 3 side effects to moulding (helmet) therapy for treatment of positional plagiocephaly
Contact dermatitis, pressure sores, local skin irritation
For severe positional plagiocephaly, which of the following is the most effective therapy:
a) Parental counselling on positioning
b) Parental counselling on positioning and physiotherapy program
c) Moulding therapy
d) Surgical repair
c
List 2 recommendations for preventing plagiocephaly
Alternating positioning of supine sleep (head of bed, foot of bed), tummy time for 10-15 minutes 3 x per day,
Which of the following statements regarding plagiocephaly are true:
a) Surgical correction is only required for confirmed cases of craniosynostosis
b) Moulding (helmet) therapy is first line therapy for mild to moderate plagiocephaly
c) Head circumference monitoring is not indicated in patients with plagiocephaly due to its inaccuracy
d) Skull X-rays are helpful in confirming a diagnosis of positional plagiocephaly
a
In positional plagiocephaly, which of the following is not typical:
a) Ipsilateral anterior displacement of the ear
b) Ipsilateral frontal bossing of the forehead
c) Paralellogram shaped-head
d) Ipsilateral posterior displacement of the ear
d
List 3 limitations to rectal thermometry
Rectal temps slow to change in relation to changing core temps, stay elevated after core temps decrease, affected by depth of measurement, affected by stool, risk of rectal perforation, risk of spreading infectious contaminants from stool
What factors can influence oral thermometry reading?
Recent food/drink ingestion, mouth breathing, young age (poorer compliance), unconscious/uncooperative patients
List factors that contribute to the variability of ear-based temperature measurements.
Ear canal’s structure, probe design, probe positioning
List, in order or accuracy, the methods of thermometry
- Rectal
- Tympanic
- Oral
- Axillary
What is the normal range for rectal temperature?
36.6 to 38.0
What is the normal range for tympanic membrane thermometry?
35.8 to 38.0
What is the normal range of oral thermometry?
35.5 to 37.5
What is he normal range for Axillary thermometry?
34.7 to 37.3
What are the negative outcomes of inadequately treating constipation?
Significant abdo pain, appetite suppression, fecal incontinence, lowered self-esteem, social isolation, family disruption
Define constipation
Infrequent, difficult, painful or incomplete evacuation of hard stools
What are the Rome III Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Constipation
Occurring > 1 time per week, > 2 months
In patient 4yo (developmentally)
Two or more of:
1. 2 or less BM per week
2. Minimum 1 fecal incontinence per week
3. Retentive posturing or volition all stool retention
4. Painful or hard BM
5. Presence of large fecal mass in rectum
6. history of large diameter BMs that may obstruct the toilet
List different management strategies for functional constipation
Education Behavioural modification Daily maintenance of stool softened Dietary modification Fecal disimpaction
List the negative outcomes of inadequately treated constipation
Significant abdominal pain Appetite Suppression Fecal incontinence Lowered self-esteem Social isolation Family disruption
Define constipation
Infrequent, difficult, painful or incomplete evacuation of hard stools
List the Rome III Criteria for Functional Constipation
Two or more of the following occurring at least once per week for at least two months in a child who is developmentally 4 years old
- Two or fewer defecations in the toilet per week
- At least one episode of fecal incontinence per week
- History of retentive posturing or excessive volitional stool retention
- History of painful or hard bowel movements
- Presence of large decal mass in rectum
- History of large diameter stools that may obstruct the toilet
Describe what points you would highlight in educating parents about functional constipation
- Normal physiology of defecation
- Pathophysiology of stool retention and constipation
- Realizing soiling is not willful or defiant behaviours
- Encourage positive messaging from the parents
- Acknowledge the long-term treatment plan, encourage patience and realistic goals for improvement
- Education around misconceptions of stool softeners
What are the misconceptions of stool softeners that are actually false?
- They make the bowel contract or spasm
- They are significantly absorbed from the gut
- They are not safe for long-term use.
List the options for decal disimpaction
- PEG 3350 orally - 3 day clean out
- Daily enemas for 6 days
- High dose mineral oil
- NG lavage with PEG solution
List medications used for maintenance therapy of functional constipation.
- Lactulose
- Milk of Magnesia
- PEG 3350
- PEG solution
- Mineral oil
- Senna
- Bisacodyl
- Docusate sodium
- Glycerin suppositories
- Phophate enemas
List the benefits of PEG 3350 in treating functional constipation
- Tasteless
- Odourless
- Easily dissolves in liquid
- Only absorbed in trace amounts from the GI tract
- No risk of electrolyte imbalances
- Effects start within a week of treatment
List the adverse effects of PEG 3350
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Loose stools