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L1: Protein Caloric Malnutrition Flashcards

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Def of Protein Caloric (Energy) Malnutrition

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  • Syndromes resulting from deficiencies of calories and/or protein intake.
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Better Term for Protein Caloric (Energy) Malnutrition

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Because PEM is almost always accompanied by deficiency of other nutrients, the term severe childhood undernutrition (SCU) may be more accurate and is preferred.

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Wellcome Classification of PEM

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Limitations of Wellcome Classification of PEM

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  • Patient length is not in the consideration.
  • Edema falsely increases the weight.
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WHO Classification of Severe malnutrition

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Def of Marasmus

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  • It’s a chronic state of undernutrition characterized by progressive loss of weight due to caloric deficiency.
  • The problem is protein + caloric deficiency
  • Marasmus is not a disease but complex symptoms from some underlying causes.
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FTT

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  • It means failure to gain weight, drop of weight 2 major percentiles on follow up or weight below 5th percentile for age and sex.
  • Thus, FTT includes marasmus and not the reverse.
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Etiology of Marasmus

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Etiology of Marasmus

  • Non-Organic Causes
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Etiology of Marasmus

  • Organic Causes
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  • Inadequate Intake
  • Poor Absorbtion
  • Increase Metabolic Demands
  • ??????
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Organic Causes of Marasmus

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  • Inadequate Intake
  • Poor Absorbtion
  • Increase Metabolic Demands
  • ??????
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Organic Causes of Marasmus

  • Inadequate Intake
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Dieteic & Non

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Dieteic Causes of Marasmus

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Dieteic Causes of Marasmus

  • Quantitative
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Dieteic Causes of Marasmus

  • Qualitative
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  • Too prolonged breast-feeding.
  • Lack of sugar in the formula or much-diluted formulae.
  • Prolonged use of fluids in children after gastroenteritis.
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Non-Dieteic Causes of Marasmus

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  • Anorexia (anemia, CNS disorders, infections).
  • Inability to suck or swallow (CNS defects, congenital anomalies).
  • Vomiting.
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Absorbtion Causes of Marasmus

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Absorbtion Causes of Marasmus

  • GIT
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Celiac disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Schwachman syn.

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Absorbtion Causes of Marasmus

  • Renal
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Renal failure, RTA

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Absorbtion Causes of Marasmus

  • Endocrine
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DM, thyroid, GH deficiency

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Absorbtion Causes of Marasmus

  • Chronic Infection
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TB, HIV, parasites

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Metabolic Causes of Marasmus

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Metabolic Causes of Marasmus

  • Chronic Diseases
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Heart Failure, Chronic Heart Disease, BPD

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Metabolic Causes of Marasmus

  • Choronic Inflammatory Diseases
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IBD, SLE

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Metabolic Causes of Marasmus

  • Renal
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Renal failure

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Metabolic Causes of Marasmus

  • Endocrine
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Hyperthyroidism

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Pathophysiolgy of Marasmus

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CP of Marasmus

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CP of Marasmus

  • Weight Loss
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Weight < 60% of normal.

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CP of Marasmus

  • Characters
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CP of Marasmus

  • Cardinal Sign
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Loss of SC fat from abdomen then Limbs then Pads of check.

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CP of Marasmus

  • Vitals
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CP of Marasmus

  • GIT
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  • Gastroenteritis
  • Constipation
  • Starvation stool (small amount, dark in color, increased mucus)
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CP of Marasmus

  • Others
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Recurrent infection - Anemia - Vit B def

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Degrees of Marasmus

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Labs in Marasmus

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Complications of Marasmus

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Causes of Death in Marasmus

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Prevention of Marasmus

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  • Adequate feeding.
  • Immunization.
  • Early diagnosis & treatment of infection.
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Another Name of Kwashiorker

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Red Baby

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Def of Kwashiorker

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  • Clinical syndrome due to supply of protein & amino acids with adequate caloric supply.
  • It is acute not a chronic disease
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Etiology of Kwashiorker

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Etiology of Kwashiorker

  • Dietary inadequacy
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44
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Etiology of Kwashiorker

  • Post-Infectious
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Etiology of Kwashiorker

  • Psychological Factors
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  • The consequence of another pregnancy or another birth may lead to a maternal deprivation syndrome of the breast fed infant in which anorexia is a main feature
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CP of Kwashiorker

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47
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CP of Kwashiorker

  • Constant Diagnostic Features
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48
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CP of Kwashiorker

  • Variable Features
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49
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Growth Retardation in Kwashiorker

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50
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Growth Retardation in Kwashiorker

  • Weight
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51
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Growth Retardation in Kwashiorker

  • Height & Head Circumference
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Are less affected than weight.

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Growth Retardation in Kwashiorker

  • Muscles
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Growth Retardation in Kwashiorker

  • SC Fat
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  • Preserved (indicating adequate caloric intake).
  • Detected by skin fold.
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Edema in Kwashiorker

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Edema in Kwashiorker

  • Site
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  • Starts in the dorsum of feet then hands then become generalized.
  • Never associated with ascites & pleural effusion.
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Edema in Kwashiorker

  • Type
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Soft Pitting

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Edema in Kwashiorker

  • Pathogenesis
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Psychomotor & Mental Changes in Kwashiorker

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Psychomotor & Mental Changes in Kwashiorker

  • Features
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  • Lethargy, apathy, loss of interest to surrounding & misery.
  • Mental development appears to be below normal for the age.
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Psychomotor & Mental Changes in Kwashiorker

  • Pathogenesis
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  • Decreased Manganese.
  • A defect in the metabolism of aromatic amino acids.
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Skin Changes in Kwashiorker

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Skin Changes in Kwashiorker

  • Site
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Common over pressure & flexure sites (e.g., buttocks & elbow).

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Skin Changes in Kwashiorker

  • Pathogenesis
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Hair Changes in Kwashiorker

  • CP
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Hair Changes in Kwashiorker

  • Pathogenesis
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GIT Disorders in Kwashiorker

  • CP
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Anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea & steatorrhea.

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GIT Disorders in Kwashiorker

  • Pathogenesis
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Anemia in Kwashiorker

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  • Deficiency of iron, protein, folic acid and B12.
  • Recurrent infections
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Vitamin Deficiency in Kwashiorker

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  • Signs of vitamins deficiency may be encountered as (Vit A, B, C)

E.g., Signs of riboflavin (B2) def. angular stomatitis, cheilosis, glossitis and blepharitis.

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Investigations in Kwashiorker

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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • Urea N / Creatinine N
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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • Non Essential AA / Essential AA
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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • Plasma Proteins
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74
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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • total Serum AA
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75
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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • Serum Cholesterol
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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • Serum Electrolytes & Minerals
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Investigations in Kwashiorker

  • Serum Enzymes
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DDx of Kwashiorker

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Complications & Causes of Death Kwashiorker

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Prevention of Kwashiorker

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TTT of PEM

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  • Hospitalization
  • Dietetic Managment
  • TTT of associated Conditions
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TTT of PEM

  • hospitalization
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Dieteic Managment ofPEM

  • Route
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Nasogastric tube “gavage feeding” due to presence of anorexia.

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Dieteic Managment of PEM

  • Frequency
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Every 1-2 Hours

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Dieteic Managment of PEM

  • quantity
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Dieteic Managment of PEM

  • Regimen (Quality)
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Dieteic Managment of PEM

  • Supplments
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Dieteic Managment of PEM

  • Complications
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  • Refeeding syndrome D2 hypophosphatemia
  • Protein intoxication
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Complications of Dietetic managment of PEM

  • Reefeding Syndrome
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90
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Complications of Dietetic managment of PEM

  • Protein Intoxication
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with hepatomegaly, hyperammonemia.

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Refeeding Syndrome

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TTT of PEM

  • TTT of Associated Conditions
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TTT of Associated Conditions with PEM

  • Anemia
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  • Iron (after 1st week of nutritional rehabilitation)
  • Vitamin B12, folic acid
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TTT of Associated Conditions with PEM

  • dermatitis
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2% aqueous gentian violet solution.

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TTT of Associated Conditions with PEM

  • Xerophthalmia
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Vitamin A drops orally and locally, antibiotic.

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TTT of Associated Conditions with PEM

  • diarrhea & Infection
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Proper antibiotics

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Time frame for treatment of PCM

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Time frame for treatment of PCM

  • Initial Phase
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Time frame for treatment of PCM

  • Rehabilitation Phase
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Time frame for treatment of PCM

  • Follow up Phase
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