GI- peds Flashcards

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Physiologic Jaundice- pathophysiology

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Yellowing of skin/sclera from deposition of bilirubin

Inability of immature liver to metabolize and excrete bilirubin

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Physiologic Jaundice- epidemiology

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2-3d - peak Day 4

Gone by 1-2w

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Physiologic Jaundice- treatment

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Reassurance

Feed and Poop - faster it will all get out

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Physiologic Jaundice- concerns

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Concerns:

  • Maternal -fetal blood group incompatibility - ABO, Rh, minor traints
  • Elevated direct hyperbilirubinemia - biliary atresia, gallstones, alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency, CF, infection
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Breast Milk Jaundice- pathophysiology

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Enzymatic activity causes inc absorption of bilirubin from the intestine

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Breast Milk Jaundice- epidemiology

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Start - End of 1w

Last - 3-10w

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Breast Milk Jaundice- treatment

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Resolves spontaneously

Can still breast feed

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Breast Milk Jaundice- risk

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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
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Breastfeeding jaundice- pathophysiology

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Newborn doesn’t get adequate milk intake

Delayed/insufficient milk production

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Breastfeeding jaundice- S/S & PE

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Dehydration
dec stooling
Dec bilirubin excretion

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- pathophysiology

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Passage of gastric contents into the esophagus

Nl in infants

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- epidemiology

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80% resolve by 6m

90% resolve by 12m

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- S/S & PE

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After feeding
Gaining weight

GERD?

  • fussiness, sleep disturbance, dec appetite
  • arching, chocking, gagging, pulling off the breast/bottle
  • Not gaining weight
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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- diagnosis

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Vitals - growth

Clinical

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)- treatment

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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

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Pyloric Stenosis- pathophysiology

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hypertrophic musculature surrounding pylorus

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Pyloric Stenosis- epidemiology

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4w of life

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Pyloric Stenosis- S/S & PE

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Projectile emesis - nonbilious
Hungry!!!
Olive size mass

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Pyloric Stenosis- diagnosis

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U/S

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Pyloric Stenosis- treatment

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Rehydration

Surgery

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Pyloric Stenosis- prognosis

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If cont -> metabolic alkalosis

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Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis- pathophysiology

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Pylorus - atresia - 1%
Duodenum - atresia, stenosis, web - 45%
Jejunoileal - atresia, stenosis - 50%
Colon - atresia - 5-9%

Multiple sites

Do not let the sun set!!!

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Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis - epidemiology

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w/in 48hr of life

1/3 of all cases - neonatal gut obstruction

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Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis - S/S & PE

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Bile-stained vomiting

Abdominal distention

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Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis - diagnosis

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x-ray - dilate loops of bowel, absent gas bubble

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Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis- treatment

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Surgery

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Midgut Volvulus- epidemiology

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Presents - 3w

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Midgut Volvulus- S/S & PE

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Severe diffuse abdominal pain and distention
Persistent bilious emesis
Bloody stools
Lethargy
Poor Feeding
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Midgut Volvulus- diagnosis

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KUB - corkscrew pattern, dilated loops of bowel overlying the liver, no gas distal to obstruction

Upper Gi - GOLD

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30
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Midgut Volvulus- treatment

A

SURGICAL EMERGENCY!

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31
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Diaphragmatic Hernia- pathophysiology

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Found early on

- incidental or w/u of GERD

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Omphalocele- pathophysiology

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Midline abdominal wall defect - covered by amnion and peritoneum
Containing abdominal contents

Defect - at base of umbilical cord - cord inserting at its apex

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Omphalomesenteric Duct- pathophysiology

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Remnant ligament b/t ileum and abdominal wall
Meckel diverticulum
Patent duct - stool leaks out of umbilicus

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Ileus- pathophysiology

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Impaired intestinal motility/dec gut peristalsis

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Ileus- cause

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Abdominal surgery
Infections
Electrolyte disturbances
Meds - narcotics, anesthetics, chemo

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Ileus- S/S & PE

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Abdominal pain
Distention
V
Hypoactive bowel sounds

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Ileus- treatment

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Supportive
NPO
IVF
Decompression w/ NG tube
Surgery consult
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Meconium Ileus- pathophysiology

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Mechanical ileal obstruction

Inc consistency of meconium - thicker than nl due to high protein

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Meconium Ileus- cause

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CF - needs to be ruled out if <6m

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Meconium Ileus- prognosis

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Lead to ileal perf and meconium peritonitis

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41
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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy- pathophysiology

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Inflammation in distal colon

NON IgE mediated

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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy - cause

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one + food proteins

- Cow’s milk, soy

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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy - epidemiology

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1st week

Resolves - late infancy

44
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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy - S/S & PE

A

Rectal bleeding

45
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Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy- treatment

A

Elimination diet via mom

- then slowly introduce things back into her diet

46
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Intussusception- pathophysiology

A

Telescoping bowel

- proximal to ileocecal valve - 90%

47
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Intussusception - epidemiology

A

6-36m or <2y

Usually, viral illness in last 2 w

48
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Intussusception - S/S & PE

A
Sudden onset
Severe cramping intervals
Vomiting
Sausage mass
Lethargy 
Currant Jelly stools
49
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Intussusception - diagnosis

A

Barium/air enemas

50
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Intussusception- labs & imaging

A

Rectal

US - doughnut or target appearance

51
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Intussusception- treatment

A

Barium/air enemas

52
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Pancreatitis- pathophysiology

A

infection of pancreas

53
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Pancreatitis - cause

A

Trauma, gallstones, idiopathic, infectious, drug associated, vasculitis, genetic, autoimmune

54
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Pancreatitis - S/S & PE

A
RUQ or epigastric pain 
Radiation to back 
Vomiting
Anorexia
low-grade fever

Tenderness to palpation w/out peritoneal signs

55
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Pancreatitis - labs & imaging

A

Serum lipase - inc
Serum amylase - inc
Ca - inc

Abdominal US or CT

56
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Pancreatitis- treatment

A

Admit
Pain control
H2O
Bowel rest

57
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Pancreatitis- Complications

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Complications - hypovolemic shock, hypocalcemia, hyperglycemia

58
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Appendicitis- S/S & PE

A

Vague periumbilical pain -> localized to RLQ
Fever
Anorexia

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Appendicitis- labs & imaging

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WBC - high or nl - w/ left shift

CT w/ contrast
US - thickening of appendix

60
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Appendicitis- treatment

A

Surgical removal

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Appendicitis - prognosis

A

Complications - appendix per-> peritonitis

62
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Functional abdominal Pain- treatment

A

Get them function

individual management

63
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Viral Gastroenteritis- cause

A

Roavirus
Adenovirus
Enterovirus
Norwalk

64
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Viral Gastroenteritis - S/S & PE

A
Mild fever
Non-bloody emesis 
Cramping
Discomfort
Diarrhea

Lasts - 2-10day

65
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Viral Gastroenteritis - labs & imaging

A

Labs, x-rays?

66
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Viral Gastroenteritis- treatment

A

Supportive

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Viral Gastroenteritis - complications

A

Complications - temporary lactose intolerance

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis- pathophysiology

A

Eosinophil’s infiltrate into the esophageal epithelium

69
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis - cause

A

Food allergies

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis - S/S & PE

A
Vomiting
Chest pain
Epigastric pain
Dysphagia
Food impaction/stricture
Ineffective antireflux therapy
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis - diagnosis

A

Endoscopy w/ biopsy - patch testing

72
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis - treatment

A

Elimination diet
Steroids
Repeat endoscope

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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome- pathophysiology

A

Idiopathic

Recurrent, stereotypical bouts of vomiting

74
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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome- cause

A

Abdominal migraines
Hypothalamic-pituitary axis hyperreactivity
Rapid gastric emptying
Cannabis

75
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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome- epidemiology

A

Anxiety

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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome- S/S & PE

A

Baseline/normal b/t episodes

77
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Diarrhea- pathophysiology

A

Gastrointestinal infection - most common cause

78
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Diarrhea - cause

A

Viral - most common cause

79
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Diarrhea - treatment

A

Loperamide and other antidiarrheal - NOT INDICATED

Symptomatic care

80
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis- pathophysiology

A

HUS?

  • microanemia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Acute kidney injury
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis- cause

A
Shigella
Salmonella
Campylobacter
Yersinia
Ecoli
82
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis- S/S & PE

A

Fever
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea - bloody/mucous

83
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis- treatment

A
Hydration 
BRAT diet
Avoid fruit juice/high surage food
Priobiotics ? 
Rule out concerning causes - porlonged/severe 
Refer if necessary
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Toddler’s Diarrhea- pathophysiology

A

Chronic nonspecific diarrhea

85
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Toddler’s Diarrhea- cause

A
Non-infections
Malabsorption
Protein/cars
Food allergies
ingestion
Systemic disease
86
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Toddler’s Diarrhea- epidemiology

A

9-24m

87
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Toddler’s Diarrhea- S/S & PE

A

explosive loose stools w/ flecks of food

88
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Toddler’s Diarrhea- treatment

A
Limit fruit juice
Adjust fiber
Fat in diet
Keep hydrated
Find cause
Refer for chronic
89
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Constipation- pathophysiology

A

Infrequent and/or passage of hard stools

90
Q

Constipation - cause

A
Poor diet
inadequate fluid intake
Medications
Anxiety/behavioral
Underlying issues
91
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Constipation - epidemiology

A

Common during toilet training

92
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Constipation - S/S & PE

A
Overflow diarrhea
Committing
Abdominal pain
Anal fissures
Rectal bleeding
Impaction
UTI
93
Q

Constipation- diagnosis- diagnosis (scale)

A
Bristal Stool Scale
Type 1 - pellots
Type 2 - sausage-shaped but lumpy
Type 3 - sausage but w/ cracks 
Type 4 - sausage or snake - smooth
Type 5 - soft blobs w/ clear-cut edges
Type 6 - fluffy pleces w/ ragged edges, mushy stool
Type 7 - watery, no solid pieces, entirely liquid
94
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Hirschsprung Disease- pathophysiology

A

Absence of ganglion cells in mucosa and muscular layers of colon -> functional obstruction

95
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Hirschsprung Disease - S/S & PE

A
Failure to pass meconium w/ first 24hr of life
Distention
Overflow diarrhea
Enterocolitis
Sepsis - megacolon 
Constipation - older kids
96
Q

Hirschsprung Disease - diagnosis

A

Contrast enema - transition zone - ganglionic portion dilated
Rectal biopsy

97
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Hirschsprung Disease - treatment

A

Surgery

98
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Anorectal Anomalies- pathophysiology

A

Anterior displacement of anus
Anal stenosis
Imperforate anus

99
Q

Foreign body in Esophagus- cause

A

Coin

Small toys

100
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Foreign body in Esophagus- epidemiology

A

6m-3y

101
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Foreign body in Esophagus- S/S & PE

A
Asymptomatic
Choking
Gagging
Coughing
salivation
Dysphagia
refusal to eat
vomiting
Stridor
Perforation
102
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Foreign body in Esophagus- diagnosis

A

Hx

Xray

103
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GI Foreign body- pathophysiology

A

Pass on own

104
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GI Foreign body- cause

A

Batteries and magnets - surgery

105
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Growth- pathophysiology

A
24/32oz/day
BW - 10-14 days
Doubled - 4-6m
Tripled -12 m 
5-7 wet diapers per day 
3-4 dirty diapers per day