GI/Nutrition Flashcards
What is Rovsing sign
RLQ pain with palpation of the LLQ
- sign of appendicitis
what is Obturator sign
RLQ pain with internal rotation of the hip
- sign of appendicitis
what is the psoas sign
RLQ painw ith hip extension
- sign of appendicitis
What are clinical imaging options used for dx of appendicitis
US or Abdominal CT scan
what lab test results support appendicitis diagnosis
CBC with neutrophilia
what is the treatment of appendicitis
appendecotmy
what is Colic
severe and paryoxysmal crying in later afternoon and evening
what age does Colic Peak and typically end
peaks around 2-3 months and ends around 4 months
what are the Rule of 3s with Colic
Cry > 3 hours/day, 3days/week, for 3 weeks
what is the treatment for Colic
parent education and reassurance
what are the most common triggers for constipation in children
transitioning to solid foods
potty training
starting school
in children, what is the most accurate sign of moderate or severe dehydration
prolonged capillary refill
poor skin turgor
abnormal breathing
what scales are used to assess for dehydration
WHO scale for dehydration - 1mo- 5yo
Gorelick scale for dehydration - 1mo to 5 yo
what is duodenal atresia
congenital absence or complete closure of a portion of the lumen of the duodenum
causing an increase level of amniotic fluid during pregnancy and intestinal obstruction in newborn babies
What congenital syndrome is associated with duodenal atresia
down syndome
how is duodenal atresia diagnosed
often made prenatally
XR: double bubble
Malrotation: corckscrew
what is the treatment for duodenal atresia
suction/drain secretions - respiratory
elevate head, IV glucose, fluids and aBX
definitive: surgery
what is encopresis
fecal incontinence (voluntary or involuntary) in kids 4yo+
What is encopresis almost always associated with
severe constipation
- liquid stool leaks around hard, retained stool mass and is involuntarily released through distended anorectal canal
what are signs/symptoms of encopresis
abdominal pain, fecal mass
dilated rectum packed with stool
urinary frequency
how is encoporesis diagnosed
Rectal exam and KUB
what is the acute treament for encoporesis
PEG/Miralax
glycerin suppository for intacnts up to 3days
what is the chronic treatment for encoporesis
elimination of all cow’s millk (1-2wk trial)
maintenance laxatives for 6mo-1yr
high fiber diet and increase fluids
toilet sitting same time 5-10 min after meals
What are complications of foreign body aspirations
bowel perforation
bowel obstruction