HEMATOLOGIC/IMMUNOLOGIC DYSFUNCTION part 2 Flashcards
What may a whiteish glow in pupil indicate
retinoblastoma
s/s of retinoblasstomas
whiteish glow in pupil called leukocoria or cat eye reflex
strabismus like covering one eye to focus or bumping into things
teaching after removal of retinoblastoma
protect remaining eye
s/s of increase ICP in 6yr old
HA N/V vision changes seizures temp increase extreme swings in BP changes in RR and HR
What is a unique syymptom of increased ICP in infants
bulging/tense fontinels
if someone had a head injury/surgery and after treatment they have a runny nose what should you do
check to see if its CSF with a glucose test
s/s meningitis in infants
fever vomit bulging fontinels high pitch cry feeding difficulties nucal rigidity
How to diag meningitis
lumbar or spinal tap for culture
What treatment is important for neuro pat esp with increased ICP and why
low maintenance fluids
bec it can prevent further increases in ICP or cerebral edema
Should you ever move a seizure pat
no
Should you record the length of the seizure
yes
What is the biggest risk fact for cerebral palsy
premature birth
s/s of spastic cerebral palsy
increased mus tone and DTR’s and clonus
contractures
diff with fine and gross motor skills
Most common early sign of cerebral palsy
poor head control at 3mo
What is werdnig hoffman dis
weakness and loss of skeletal mus due to loss of motor neurons
