Gastroenterology Flashcards
Why are children very vulnerable to adverse effects of poor nutrition?
Low nutritional stores
High nutritional demands for growth
Rapid neuronal development
Acute illness or surgery
NICE guidelines infant feeding (4)
Exclusive breast feeding 1st 6 months
1st breast feed within first few hrs of life
Skilled proffesionals available
Recommended breast feeding for 1st 12months. Wean after 6
Advantages of breast feeding (6)
Decr GI infection Decr LRTI Decr OME Protective against NEC in prem babies Decr incidence of obesity, DM, HTN INcr relationship with mother
Complications breast feeding (8)
Hard to measure intake Harrd for >2 children births Hard in pre-term babies Hard to obtain sufficient milk Transmission - infection, drugs, nicotine/dx/alcohol Breast milk jaundice Vit K deficiency
Benefit of Colostrum
Incr proteinn + Immunoglobulin
Weaning off breast milk
Begin w/ purified foods
A few tsp when child is not hungry or tired
Gradually increased the no’
When can pasteurised cows milk been given on?
1 year
What is pasteurised milk deficient in?
VIt A,C,D
Iron
Who are specialised formulas used for? (3)
Cows milk allergy/intolerance
CF
Neonatal cholestatic liver disease
What is semi-hydrolysed milk used for?
Prophylactic use
Aim of reducing risk of cowsmilk protein allergy where there is FHx
Mild FTT on a growth chart
2 centiles
Severe FTT on a growth chart
3 centiles
Red flags FTT (3)
Decr wt + decr head length/head circumference
Developmental delay
Delayed puberty
Organic causes FTT (4)
Decr absorption - coeliac, CF, CMPA, post NEC
Catabolic state
Poor retention - vom, GORD
Cant use nutrients
Non-organic causes FTT (3)
Inadequate food
Psychosocial deprivation
Neglect
Mx FTT (3)
HV assess eating + provide support
Paeds dietician
SALT
What is PYMS
Paeds equivalent of MUST
Step 1 - PYMS
BMI
Step 2 - PYMS
Score % decr W
Step 3 - PYMS
Assess recent change in diet/nutrtional support incl reduced intake
Step 4 - PYMS
Note risk of being undernourishedduring hospital admission
Step 5 - PYMS
Use Mx guidelines +/or local policy to develop care plan
Causes of malnutrition (5)
Poverty Neglect Restrictive diets Illness ED
Consequences of malnutrition (4)
Impaired immunity
Delayed wound healing
Incr morbidity/mortality
What is Anthropometry
Skinfold thickness of triceps
Features of Marasmus (3)
Wasted appearance
Decr middle arm circumference
Incr skinfold thickness
Features of Kwashiokor (8)
Generalised oedema Severe wasting Distended abdomen Hepatomegaly Angular stomatitis Diarrhoea Hypothermia Decr HR + BP
When does Kwashiokor occur?
After acute infection
What should an infant be eating @ 7-6m
Wider variety of foods, textures + tastes
What should an infant be eating @9-12months
3 meals a day + healthy snacks
What food groups should be avoided during weaning? (6)
Salt sugar Honey Shark, Marlin, Swordfish Raw eggs Whole nuts
Overweight
> 91st centile
Obese
> 98th centile
Complications of being obese (9)
Ortho - slipped upper femoral epiphysis, Blounts Headaches Hypoventilation syndrome/OSA GB disease PCOS T2DM HTN Asthma Incr Ca risk - endometrial, breast, colonic
What is over-feeding?
Consuming more milk than required for growth + energy
Signs of over-feeding (8)
Incr W gain > 8 wet nappies /day Sloppy foul bowels Extreme flatulence Belching Milk regurg Irritability Sleep disturbance
Freq of Stool’s 1st week of life
4/day
Freq of stool 1st year of life
2/day
Causes of normal constipation (3)
Dehydration
Problems w/ toilet training
Refusal/anxiety