Health Across Life Span Flashcards
Define intussusception
A section of the intestine telescopes into it self, causing obstruction
S&S of intussesception
Red currant jelly stools
Vomiting (yellow/brown)
Abdominal Sausage shape right upper quadrant
Pain
3 Risk factors intussesception
Children 3-9months (most common)
Younger/ older / adults (less common)
Males
Av treatment for intussesception
Treat symptoms
Transport ASAP
Pain relief m
Ondans for nausea
Fluids if indicated due to dehydration/ hypovalaemia
Basic patho for intussusception
Walks of the intestines press together >
^ swelling = possible obstruction
Reduses blood flow =
Possible necrosis
Define febrile convulsions
A generalised fever induced seizure. Temp >38*C
Risk factors for febrile seizures
Children 6m-5years
Family history of seizures
Presents of viral infection
Existing neurological impairment
May lead to epilepsy
Febrile convulsion basic patho
Fever
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Triggers hypothalamus ^ temp
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^ neuronal excitability of cells
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Ion imbalance (^ calcium flow)
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Disrupts neurotransmitter balance
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The ^ excitably leads to Seizure activity
Aspirin indicted for?
ACS
Salbutamol is a ?
And action ?
A beta andranergic stimulate that Causes bronchodillation due to beta 2 effects
Ipratroprium bromide is a ? And causes ?
Anti collenergic bronchodilator
Causes bronchiodialation by blocking vagal reflexes that cause bronchoconstrition
Dexamethosone is a ?
Causes ?
Corticosteroid
Relieves inflammation
Provides immunosuppression
Aspirin contras (5)
Active bleeding Peptic ulcers
Bleeding disorders
Suspected Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Chest pain associated with pysco-stimulate OD w BP>160
Hypersensitivity
Salbutamol presents ?
5mg in 2.5ml
Ipratroprium bromide presents ?
250mg in 1ml
Dexamethosone presents
8mg in 2ml
Aspirin pharmacology
An Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antiplatelet aggregation agent.
Actions-
Minimise platelet and thrombus formation in order to retard the progression of acute coronary artery thrombosis in ASC
