Leik Flashcards
of 5% to 7% starts after birth, but neonates should regain birth weight in 2 weeks.
Weight loss
Grows by up to 12 cm (first 12 months).
Head circumference
Caput succedaneum
Caput succedaneum
Does cnot (blood blocked by scalp sutures).
Cephalohematoma
looks like thick yellow fluid and is secreted the first few days of breastfeeding before milk release.
Colostrum (IgG antibodies)
Avoid during first 12 months of life (causes GI bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia).
Cow’s milk
Supplement with vitamin D the first few days of life.
Breastfeeding
Increases risk of testicular cancer. Refer to pediatric urologist for evaluation between 4 to 12 months of age.
Cryptorchidism
is used to assess for hydrocele, empty scrotal sac, and scrotal masses.
Transillumination
is fluid collection inside the scrotum (tunica vaginalis/processus vaginalis).
Hydrocele
Scrotal sac with hydrocele will appear “brighter” or will have more light glow compared with scrotum with a testicle (solid objects block light, so less glow of light).
Infant with hydrocele and transillumination:
In an older infant (age 6 months or older) is abnormal and indicative of brain damage.
A strong Moro reflex
Do not give before age of 12 months.
Varicella and MMR
Youngest age vaccine is 6 months
Influenza
Only vaccine given at birth
Hepatitis B
Give the neonate hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and the hepatitis B vaccine
If mother HBsAg-positive
Do not use DTaP, use Td or Tdap form of vaccine.
7 years or older
At age of 11 to 12 years as a booster. If older, then replace one dose of Td with a Tdap (once in a lifetime).
Give Tdap vaccine
are screening tests for DDH. Positive sign is if “click” or “clunk” sound is heard and/or if examiner palpates the trochanter becoming displaced (temporarily) from the hip socket. Tx - Refer to pediatric orthopedic specialist.
Ortolani and Barlow