GI- peds Flashcards
Physiologic Jaundice- pathophysiology
Yellowing of skin/sclera from deposition of bilirubin
Inability of immature liver to metabolize and excrete bilirubin
Physiologic Jaundice- epidemiology
2-3d - peak Day 4
Gone by 1-2w
Physiologic Jaundice- treatment
Reassurance
Feed and Poop - faster it will all get out
Physiologic Jaundice- concerns
Concerns:
- Maternal -fetal blood group incompatibility - ABO, Rh, minor traints
- Elevated direct hyperbilirubinemia - biliary atresia, gallstones, alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency, CF, infection
Breast Milk Jaundice- pathophysiology
Enzymatic activity causes inc absorption of bilirubin from the intestine
Breast Milk Jaundice- epidemiology
Start - End of 1w
Last - 3-10w
Breast Milk Jaundice- treatment
Resolves spontaneously
Can still breast feed
Breast Milk Jaundice- risk
Risk - J - jaundice w/in first 24 hr of life A - a sibling who was jaundiced as a neonate U - unrecognized hemolysis N- non-optimal sucking/nursing D - deficiency of G6PD I - infection C - cephalohematoma/bruising E - east Asian/north Indian
Breastfeeding jaundice- pathophysiology
Newborn doesn’t get adequate milk intake
Delayed/insufficient milk production
Breastfeeding jaundice- S/S & PE
Dehydration
dec stooling
Dec bilirubin excretion
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- pathophysiology
Passage of gastric contents into the esophagus
Nl in infants
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- epidemiology
80% resolve by 6m
90% resolve by 12m
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- S/S & PE
After feeding
Gaining weight
GERD?
- fussiness, sleep disturbance, dec appetite
- arching, chocking, gagging, pulling off the breast/bottle
- Not gaining weight
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- diagnosis
Vitals - growth
Clinical
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- treatment
Reassurance Lifestyle mods: - prop up after feeds - elevate head of bed - carry upright - tummy
Dec volume/inc frequency
Thicken formula
Trial - hypoallergenic milk formula or exclude mother’s intake of dairy
Empiric trial - acid suppression w/ H2- receptor antagonist or PPI x4weeks
- only when really bad
SEVERE - Peds GI referral, Nissen
Pyloric Stenosis- pathophysiology
hypertrophic musculature surrounding pylorus
Pyloric Stenosis- epidemiology
4w of life
Pyloric Stenosis- S/S & PE
Projectile emesis - nonbilious
Hungry!!!
Olive size mass
Pyloric Stenosis- diagnosis
U/S
Pyloric Stenosis- treatment
Rehydration
Surgery
Pyloric Stenosis- prognosis
If cont -> metabolic alkalosis
Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis- pathophysiology
Pylorus - atresia - 1%
Duodenum - atresia, stenosis, web - 45%
Jejunoileal - atresia, stenosis - 50%
Colon - atresia - 5-9%
Multiple sites
Do not let the sun set!!!
Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis - epidemiology
w/in 48hr of life
1/3 of all cases - neonatal gut obstruction
Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis - S/S & PE
Bile-stained vomiting
Abdominal distention
Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis - diagnosis
x-ray - dilate loops of bowel, absent gas bubble
Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis- treatment
Surgery
Midgut Volvulus- epidemiology
Presents - 3w
Midgut Volvulus- S/S & PE
Severe diffuse abdominal pain and distention Persistent bilious emesis Bloody stools Lethargy Poor Feeding
Midgut Volvulus- diagnosis
KUB - corkscrew pattern, dilated loops of bowel overlying the liver, no gas distal to obstruction
Upper Gi - GOLD
Midgut Volvulus- treatment
SURGICAL EMERGENCY!
Diaphragmatic Hernia- pathophysiology
Found early on
- incidental or w/u of GERD
Omphalocele- pathophysiology
Midline abdominal wall defect - covered by amnion and peritoneum
Containing abdominal contents
Defect - at base of umbilical cord - cord inserting at its apex
Omphalomesenteric Duct- pathophysiology
Remnant ligament b/t ileum and abdominal wall
Meckel diverticulum
Patent duct - stool leaks out of umbilicus
Ileus- pathophysiology
Impaired intestinal motility/dec gut peristalsis
Ileus- cause
Abdominal surgery
Infections
Electrolyte disturbances
Meds - narcotics, anesthetics, chemo
Ileus- S/S & PE
Abdominal pain
Distention
V
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Ileus- treatment
Supportive NPO IVF Decompression w/ NG tube Surgery consult
Meconium Ileus- pathophysiology
Mechanical ileal obstruction
Inc consistency of meconium - thicker than nl due to high protein
Meconium Ileus- cause
CF - needs to be ruled out if <6m
Meconium Ileus- prognosis
Lead to ileal perf and meconium peritonitis
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy- pathophysiology
Inflammation in distal colon
NON IgE mediated
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy - cause
one + food proteins
- Cow’s milk, soy