EXAM3/CH32- Children Flashcards
pediatrics
branch of medicine concerned with children + their diseases
children
population between infancy (birth) + adolescence (from puberty until growth stops)
are children typically considered a “clinical” population
no
aerobic fitness is easy/difficult to measure in children
difficult
-increased physical activity does NOT result in increased aerobic capacity
-HR responses can vary more widely in children
-children perceive intensity differently than adults (usually as less difficult than adults)
-VO2 max is lower in children compared to adults
does increased physical activity result in increased aerobic capacity
no
HR responses can vary more widely in children/adults
children
children/adults percieve intensity as less difficult
children
VO2 max is lower/higher in children compared to adults
lower
pediatric concern
increasing numbers of children are obese or overweight
THEREFORE
-many children being diagnosed with associated conditions that we often see in adult clinical populations
-type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome
when are exercise evaluations used in children
only when ABSOLUTELY necessary
what is the goal of exercise evaluations in children
to ensure that the benefit of testing outweighs the risk associated with the tests
exercise evaluation is dependent on what
signs + symptoms
-may aid in diagnosis or in development of a treatment plan
signs + symptoms typical of what we see in adults
-shortness of breath
-chest pain
-dizziness
-syncope
-unusual fatigue
-exercise intolerance
common indications for pediatric stress testing
- to evaluate specific signs that are induced or aggravated by exercise
- to assess or identify abnormal responses to exercise in children with cardiac, pulmonary, or other organ disorders, including the presence of myocardial ischemia and arrhythmias
- to assess efficacy of specific medical or surgical treatments
- to assess functional capacity for recreational, athletic, + vocational activities
- to evaluate prognosis, including both baseline + serial testing measurements
- to establish baseline data for institution of cardiac, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal rehabilitation
why may clinical exercise testing of children be difficult
-children’s body size in relation to testing equipment may be problematic (equipment designed for adults)
-their peak performance may be poor
-their attention span tends to be short, + they may have poor motivation during exercise testing, most often with longer exercise protocols
contraindications for pediatric exercise testing
same as those listed in ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing + Prescription
safe environment for pediatric exercise testing
2 testers to ensure constant visual + verbal contact with child
-also to have 2 spotters during test
tester should explain test to who
child AND parent
what may be used (if appropriate) to properly fit size of child
modified testing equipment
what may be used to keep the child interested during exercise test
motivational factors/encouragement
