General Principles Flashcards
Clinical Manifestation:
Cri-du-chat syndrome
- Microcephaly
- Hypotonia
- Short-stature
- Cat-like cry
Pathogenesis:
Cri-du-chat syndrome
5p deletion
When is it appropriate to insert an intraosseus line?
Intraosseus lines can be placed when emergency access is necessary and peripheral access cannot be obtained. Intraosseus access requires less skill and practice than central venous access.
When should nighttime continence be mastered in children?
Before age 5, children should have nighttime continence mastered. Boys generally achieve this milestone later than girls.
Approximately what percentage of birth weight can be lost in the first 5 days of life without concern or treatment?
~7%
No treatment necessary; continue breast feeding
By what age should birth weight be regained?
At 10-14 days of life birth weight should be regained.
What is the first step in the management of children with speech delay?
- Audiology evaluation
By age 12 months, what should happen to a child’s weight and height?
At 12 months, the child is triple the birth weight and double the birth height.
12 month developmental milestones include: walking independently, using 2-finger pincher grasp, saying a few words other than “mama” and “dada”, and imitating the actions of others.
What is the best method to prevent SIDS?
To prevent SIDS, all infants should be placed on their backs while sleeping.
Do home monitor systems reduce the incidence of SIDS?
No, place the infant on it’s back when sleeping, avoid co-sleeping and refrain from putting pillows and stuffed animals in an infants crib.
Clinical Manifestation:
Edwards’ syndrome
- Microcephaly
- Prominent Occiput
- Micrognathia
- Closed fists with index finger overlapping 3rd and 5th finger overlapping 4th
- Rocker bottom feet
