Midterm Flashcards
active transport
process which molecules move against the concentration gradient - energy is needed for this process
medical history r/t nutrition
- birth
- weight, length, head circumference, gestational age up to 2-3 yo (unless more pertinent)
- tollder - adolesence
- weight, height
- all ages
- previous dx states, comorbidities, hospitalizations, treatments, surgeries
- developmental history, growth history
- any issues r/t nutrition
bacterial infectious agents
- TB and haemophilus
- pertussis
- strep
- staph
- meningococcal
pediatric respiratory rate
CF overview pathophysiology
- CFTR (transmembrane conductance regulator) gene causes abnormal chloride-ion transport, reducing flow of water across cell membranes
- thick, dehydration mucous affects respiratory, GI, genitourinary systems
CRIES
- pain measurement scale
- crying
- requires oxygen
- increased vital signs
- expression
- sleeplessness
venous access for parenteral nutrition
- CVL
- PPN - peripheral parenteral nutrition
- consider reason
- consider fluid osmolality - lower than through CVL
- consider ability to optimize PN peripherally - enough nutrients
common side effects of opioids
- sedation/sleepiness
- mental confusion
- N/V
- pruritis (usually on face)
- urinary retention
- constipation
sepsis: “seeding” systemic circulation
- infection seeds sytemic circulation
- decreased tissue perfusion
- can’t get proper oxygen into and CO2 and toxins out of tissues
- leads to septic picture (decreased perfusion)
- severe sepsis, septic shock, death
- if you can interject with appropriate antibiotics, fluids in time you can mitigate and stop in its tracks
- potential is there once you’ve hit the inflammatory and decreased perfusion state
incision of artificial airway
- inferior border of cricoid cartilage
- de-cannulating
- pull trach out
- cover 5-7 days with gauze
- NO ibuprofen - inhibits stoma healing
- natural healing
nursing management of sepsis
- early recognition - get help
- IV access
- two working peripheral IVs is best practice
- aggressive fluid resuscitation
- early accurate antibiotic therapy; other meds
- ongoing VS assessment
- monitor urinary output
- labs
- blood culture, urine culture prior to antibiotics
- communicate with team and family
- accurately document
sepsis and decreased blood return to heart
- periphery not as tight as normal
- breakdown in ability of body to maintain peripheral contractility
- more pooling in extremities and periphery
- decreases blood flow back to heart
- decrease in CO
- decrease blood flow to organs
- vicious cycle
- increase SV to compensate for low blood flow causes tachycardia
response to disturbance in acid-base equilibirum
- acid-base buffer systems
- bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffers, intracellular protein buffers, phosphate buffers
- immediate regulation
- lungs alter rate of ventilate for CO2 removal
- minutes, hours
- kindeys alter excretion of H+ or bicarbonate
- hours, days
pnuemonia physical exam findings
- decreased/absent breath sounds
- accessory muscles
- adventitious breath sounds
- wheeze, crackles, partial breath sounds on one side vs other
- +/- abdominal pain
- children can’t discern exactly where pain is
parenteral nutrition
- when patients cannot meet nutritional needs PO or enteral
- sole of adjuntive therapy
- inadequate GI fxn
- inadequate oral/enteral take
- oncologic malignancies
- extensive burns
- pre/post op nutrition support
- severe malnutrition
functional residual capacity (FRC)
- volume in lung after passive expiration
- decreased in respiratory distress
- can cause precipitous desaturation
meckel’s diverticulum defined
- outpouching or bulge in lower small intestine
- congenital and leftover from unbilical cord
- most common congenital defect of GI tract
- may contain cells from stomach and pancreas
- cells from stomach secrete acid, causing ulcers and bleeding
all that wheezes is not asthma
- other diagnoses
- foreign body aspiration
- lower airway disease
- GE reflux
- GERD
- OSA
- response to bronchodilators, CXR may help with diagnosis
- “steeple sign” of croup seen on CXR
- narrowing at the top of the trachea
- usually treated symptomatically, not with X-ray
types of bleeds occurring in GI
- trauma
- 85% blunt
- meckels diverticulitis
- food related?
UTI treatment
- less than 3 mo - IV gent and amp, despite deafness risk with gent
- older children - oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- renal/bladder ultrasound to rule out anomalies
- voiding cystourethrogram
hypotonic IVF
- osmolarity is less than 300
- more water, less solute
- fluid moves from intravascular space into ECF into ICF
- cerebral edema (cell lysis)
- .45% NaCl (150 mOsm)
pertussis immunity
- should gain immunity in a pure world, but not everyone has the vaccination and we don’t have heard immunity
- speculation that the DNA has changed - may not have lifelong immunity
diet history
- usual mode of intake (PO, enteral, parenteral)
- age-appropriateness of diet
- food allergies/intolerances
- vitamin/mineral supplements
- herbal/natural supplements
omphalocele
some fetal organs develop outside abdomen in a transparent sac at base of umbilical cord
6 med admin rights
- medication
- dose
- patient
- route
- time
- documentation
measuring head circumference
developmental milestone (along w. weight and length) - until 2 yo (WHO says 3 yo)
measure lying down or sitting up with a partner to hold/measure
common reasons for tracheostomy
- long term ventilation
- bypass obstruction, narrowing or floppiness of airway
- neuromuscular disease
- sustain airway in face of CNS issues
- hypoventilation
- brain injury
MOSD
multi organ system dysfunction
- respiratory failure
- tachycardia increases
- kidneys begin to shut down
pneumococcal disease and sickle cell
- need spleen to get rid of pneumococcal bacteria
- maintence med for sickle cell patients is penicillin VK (potassium) to prevent infection
- in addition to immunizations
nursing interventions with chickenpox
- tylenol or ibuprofen
- oral antihistamines for itching
- trim fingernails
- soft cotton mittens
- isolation precautions
- vaccine: VZIG
A & B: aeration & breathing
differences between adults and children
- size of airway
- amount of alveoli
- trachea - size of child’s pinky (easily obstructed)
- complicated by developmental behavior of putting things in their mouths
- chest wall
heat moisture exchanger
- provides humidification for trach
- keeps secretions thin
- filter
severe persistent asthma
- several daytime symptoms, nighttime symptoms > 1x/week
- activity extremely limited
- requires baseline medications
increased WOB
- use of accessory muscles
- retractions
- nasal flaring
- tripod in older children
- belly breathing - using abdomen to move diaphragm?
- faster RR
self-report pain scales
- faces
- Oucher
- poker chip
- numeric rating
- body outline
thrombocytopenia
low platelet count - bleeding and clotting simultaneously
progression of sepsis
- SIRS
- Sepsis (SIRS + infection)
- Severe sepsis (sepsis + end organ damage)
- Septic shock (severe sepsis + hypotension)
behavioral responses of pain
- short attention span, irritability
- facial grimacing, biting, pursing lips
- posturing, guarding, decreased movement
- drawing up knees, flexing limbs, rubbing affected area
- quiet, withdrawn
- sleep disturbances
allergy/hypersensitivity
- small amount can cause immediate severe rxn
- IgE mediated or non IgE mediated
- IgE - after specific food
- Non IgE - cell mediated by GI tract
- immune system rxn affecting +1 organ
- may have subsequent late phase rxn
complications of meningitis in pediatrics
- hemorrhaging
- bacteria gets to kidneys
- can’t put out urine
- dialysis, blood products, antibiotics
- after 24 hours not as infectious, but caregivers also on antibiotics
- DIC - disseminated internal coagulopathy
GI/GU assessment for peritonitis NOT r/t PID
- sudden ache that develops into severe pain
- N/V
- lack of appetite
- chills
- high temp
- rapid HR
- not passing urine or passing less than normal
- abdominal swelling
location of upper airway vs. lower airway illnesses
upper airway: naso/oropharynx to glottis (above vocal cords)
lower airway: below glottis (vocal cords) including bronchus and branches, lungs, alveoli
osmolality
- concentration of solutes inside the body
- human body osmolality ~ 300 mOsm/kg
asthma definition
chronic lung disease thati nflames and narrows airways…complex disorder characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, bronchial hypperresponsivness and inflammation
most common chronic disease in children
A.S.T.H.M.A. patient education
- A: airways - asthma basics
- S: symptoms
- T: technique & triggers
- H: help - where to go
- M: medications - how and when
- A: action plan
latent/dormant TB
- positive PPD
- no physical exam findings
- CXR normal
pain measurement tools
musculoskeletal effects of unrelieved pain
fatigue and immobility
respiratory effects of unrelieved pain
- shallow breaths and suppressed cough
- increased sputum retention
- atelectasis and hypoxemia and shunting
H. influenzae vaccine
- since 1992
- CDC recommendations
- under 5 (first at 2 mo)
- increased risk of infection
- sickle cell
- immunocompromised
- asplenic (w.o spleen or dysfunctional spleen)
- cannot fight encapsulated organisms
- HIV
complications of pertussis
- half of infants less than 1 yo are hospitalized
- younger the infant more likely treatment will be needed
- infants
- pneumonia
- seizures
- apnea
- encephalopathy
- death
- teens and adults
- syncope or rib fracture
- weight loss
- loss of bladder control
- passing out
acute management of asthma
- beta 2 agonists: albuterol, terbutaline
- relaxes smooth muscle
- oxygen
- systemic steroids - reduce inflammation
- oral, IV
- anticholinergics: ipatropium bromide
- anti-inflammatory inhaler
- only works for the first 24-36 hours, if it works
- IV fluids (worry about aspiration with oral)
-
methylxanthines: theophylline (sprinkles), aminophylline (IV)
- dilate airways, relax airway muscles
- used frequently in past - not as much, but more aminophylline now than recently
clinical pathway of Meckels
- painless GI bleeding (in stool) in children
- diverticulitis (intestinal wall swelling) in young/older adults
- most common Sx in children
- bleeding
- caused by ulcers in small intestine
- most common Sx in older children/adults
- bowel obstruction
minimal sedation
patients respond normally to verbal commands. cognitive function and coordination may be impaired but respiratory and CV function unaffected
nursing care of H. flu
- immunization status
- droplet precaution
- symptom management
- fluid
- antibiotics/ antipyretics
- +/- dexamethasone
clinical pathway of intussusception
- sudden, loud crying caused by abdominal pain
- colicky and intermittent
- comes back often
- will get stronger, last longer each time
- Classic Triad
- vomiting, bloodys tools, colicky
- other Sx
- bloody, mucous-like bowel movement (currant jelly stool)
- fever
- shock (pale, lethargy, sweating)
specialty growth charts
- premature infants
- down syndrome
- cerebral palsy
- williams syndrome
- turner syndrome
nutrition history
- type/amount of nutrients
- active/resolved issues that impact nutrition
- parents knowledge of nutritional needs
- characterize parent/family nutrition habits
- educate importance of good nutrition
clinical pathway of non-invasive pneumococcal diseases
- less serious
- occur outside major organs or blood
- otitis media
- sinusitis
- non-bacteremic pneumonia
urinary tract infection overview
- 2nd most common infection among children, second to upper respiratory infection
- most significant to neonates b/c of renal issues
bacterial pneumonia
- complex, usually single cell
- thrives in many environments (hot, cold)
- many cause little to no harm
- sputum testing can identify organism or virus
- macrolides for tx
- symptoms up to 1 mo
inestinal silo
bag that surrounds intestines and keeps them hydrated - allows for gravity to slowly pull intestines back into the child as they grow
hypercapnea
increased CO2 in blood
high HR, low RR, BP caused by…
cardiac
types of streptococcus
- treat Group A within group beta (strep in throat)
- GBS is Group B within group beta
nursing management of hyponatremia
pool instruction when developmentally appropriate
urine specific gravity (1.000-1.0005
human milk
- easily digested
- immune properties
- balanced nutrients and bio-active factors
- ~20 cal/oz
- 0.27-0.3 gm protein/oz
quick guide to pediatric BP
child older than 1 year:
90 + (2x age in years) / 70
bike injuries
head and abdomen (handlebar)
organs more exposed in children than adults because rib cage hasn’t fully enclosed around them
sedation plan
- length of procedure, positioning/draping
- immobility vs analgesia vs anxiolysis
- providers available, location of procedure
- informed consent
S/Sx of UTIs in infants
- 40% asymptomatic
- FTT
irritability - vomiting, diarrhea
- incontinence
- change in urine color
differences between adult and pediatric GI systems
- compact torsos with smaller AP diameters
- smaller area over which force of injury can be dissipated
- larger viscera, especially liver, spleen, and bladder
- extend below costal margin
- less overlying fat and weaker abdominal musculature to cushion intra-abdominal structures
electrolytes
- ECF/ICF varies with age
- neonates/infants have larger ECF
- 45% ECF newborn, 25% infant, 10% child
- infants: high daily fluid requirement w/ little fluid reserve
- vulenerable to fluid loss
- hats, socks, etc.
- I/Os very important
parasitic infectious agents
- tic/lyme disease
- children not as hospitalized as much from this
- unless there are complications
- classic bulls-eye rash in only 15%
why is a hypotonic solution a common maintenance fluid?
replaces water that is normally lost throughout the day - overtime, there is a normal fluid exchange
a bolus would be too much fluid in too little time
sniffing position
- optimal airway opening
- trachea, pharynx, oral cavity optimally aligned
- important in babies and young children
metabolic rate
amount of energy expended based on:
- age
- weight
- height
- sex
- temperature
- others
- seizures, shivering, drugs (epi)
sedation medications
- benzos
- midazolam
- diazepam
- lorazepam
- miscellaneous
- ketamine
- propofol
- dexmedetomidine
on-going screening assessment of sepsis
- fever or hypothermia
- warming/cooling blankets
- poor perfusion
- slow cap refill, low pulse pressure, low urine output
- hypotension
- >2 fluid boluses given
- started/increased vasopressors
- altered mental status (not enough blood to brain)
- change? decrease?
- behavior different from baseline
therapeutic ladder for pain management
- nonopioid +/- adjuvant
- mild opioid +/- adjuvant +/- nonopioid
- moderate opioid +/- adjuvant +/- nonopioid
uremia
acute kidney failure r/t blood flow obstruction
serum protein r/t nutrition
- decreased during stress, sepsis, acute illness
- subject to fluid shifts and synthesis of acute phase proteins
fungal infectious agents
- thrush (yeast)
- candida
- ringworm (also yeast)
pyloric stenosis defined
- narrowing of pyloric sphincter from hypertrophy or hyperplasia of muscle
- occurs in first 6 mo of life
- some genetic component
nursing care of RSV bronchiolitis
- monitor cardiovascular and respiratory status
- maintain airway patency
- oral suctioning
- +/- oxygen therapy
- delivery method might make them mad and exacerbate
- chest physiotherapy
- can be very calming
- monitor response to meds
“child resistant”
80% of children can’t open the bottle within 5 minutes
LOCK medications away - don’t have to worry about which developmental stage your child is at - habit
passe muir valve
- redirects flow of air upward through vocal cords, mouth, nose
- one-way valve
- enables trach patient to communicate orally
- helps with speech therapy
- need to deflate cuff - airflow won’t pass otherwise
source of E.coli 0157
- GI tract of cattle
- undercooked meat
- internalized into vegetables
- public pools
hepatic effects of malnutrition
- enlarged w. fatty infiltrates
causes of hyponatremia
- IV solutions w/ D5W
- tap water enemas
- draws salt out
- diluting formula
- swallowing pool/bath water
- one tsp can throw off electrolytes
- excessive sweating with incorrect fluid replacement
CF GI pathophysiology
- mucous blocks pancreatic ducts
- decreased enzyme production
- poor fat digestion
- malabsorption
symptoms of croup
- children 3 mo - 4 yo
- sudden onset, often nighttime
- barking cough (hallmark), hoarseness
- rhinorrhea
- respiratory distress
- loud breathing, inspiratorys tridor, tachypnea
- +/- retractions
- in the upper airway
- oro/nasopharynx to level of glottic of VC
symptoms of hypernatremia
- neuro effects of too much sodium
- seizures, altered mental state
- low urine output, increased urine concentration
- 1.020-1.030
adult fluid volume distribution
- 2/3 of body water is ICF
- 1/3 of body water is ECF
- 1/3 intravascular
- 2/3 interstitial
- ~50% of weight is water
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) definition
acute upper airway disease with obstruction resulting from inflammationa and edmea of larynx, trachea, subglottic area
fentanyl
- synthetic opioid
- 100X more potent than morphine
- peaks immediately
- duraiton 30-60 min
- half life 2.4 hrs
neuro effects of malnutrition
- variable
- usually in less than 2 yo
- time of rapid brain growth and development
nursing assessment for pertussis: circulation
- listen to HR for one minute
- auscultate heart
- peripheral pulses
- cap refill on all extremities
- feel for fontanels
- flat, not sunken or bulging
bolus
large amount of fluid over short amount of time (10-20 minutes)
timing depends on size of child and access (how/where the line is)
treatment of RSV bronchiolitis
- supportive
- hydration
- urine output
- oxygenation/ventilation
- manage secretion
- antipyretics
- enteric tube feedings
- treatments to consider
- bronchodilators (some respond, some don’t)
- +/- steorids (evidence that it doesn’t really help)
- has about 7-10 day course
most common viruses causing croup
parainfluenza types I, II, III
treatment of HUS
- diet, fluid restrictions, high calorie, high carb, low protein, low sodium, low potassium
- hemodialysis
- RBC, platelet transfusion
- daily weights, lab values, neurologic assessment
- NO antibiotics
patient-controlled analgesia
- > 5-7 yo
- parent vs. nurse-controlled analgesia when patient is too young
specific pulmonary symptoms that indicate a child should be checked out
- acute status change
- particularly if fluid intake has changed or decreased
- high temperature w/ respiratory distress
risk factors for infectious diseases
- poor immune system
- school/day care
- poor hygiene
- can’t articulate that they’re not feeling well
- not until 9 or 10
- sometimes just fussy - hard to manage
- already exposed everyone in that duration
cleft lip/palate feeding
- parental support and assistive feeding devices
- smaller volumes with increased time to feed
- feed with head elevated
- frequent burping
- breastfeeding
- NG tube placement
management of pneumonia
- frequent respiratory assessment
- CXR - not every day necessarily
- monitor VS
- respiratory/pulmonary therapies
- oxygen
- antibiotics if necessary
- respiratory tx
- chest physiotherapy
- hydration (insensible loss from respiration)
- positioning
- pain management
- nutrition
- NG tube but often post-pyloric and continous to avoid dumping syndrome
PO/enteral nutritional intake
- PO best, then enteral
- preserve intestinal function
- prevents translocation of gut flora into blood stream
- use trophic feeds
- allows normal processes and hormonal responses to nutrient intake
- assist in immune function
pneumonia presentation
- fever
- cough +/- mucous production
- GI symptoms from ingesting
- respiratory distress
- +/- mild/moderate cyanosis
acute asthma pathophysiology
- small airways obstructed
- air trapping and atelectasis
- ventilation/perfusion (VQ) mismatch
- blood passes by atelectasis to open areas of lungs
- creates non-uniform perfusion
- hypoxemia ensues
- leads to airway remodeling
- pulmonary capillary bed becoems fibrotic with smooth muscle build-up
causes for hypernatremia
- breast feeding
- how much/how long to feed
- count diapers
- incorrect formula preparation
- incorrect concentration
- prolonged diarrhea/vomiting
- tube feedings
- certain IV preparations
pain assessment
- use age and illness-specific assessment tools
- evaluate pain in context and within the child’s trajectory of illness
physical assessment r/t nutrition
- general appearance
- extremities
- physical development
- tanner staging and puberty
- activity and alertness
- mechanical/medical devices/ treatments
hemolytic uremic syndrome
- hemolytic anemia, uremia, thrombocytopenia
- caused by E.coli 0157 from cows, goats, horses
- toxins cause more than 110,000 illnesses, 80 deaths per year
- most common cause of acute renal failure (ARF)
- children less than 4, peaks between 1-2 yo
NIPS
- neonatal infant pain scale
- expression
- cry
- breathing
- arm and leg movement
- arousal state
soy-based milk
- milk sensitivity/hypersensitivity
- galactosemia; lactose intolerance
- vegetarian/vegan diet
- ~20 cal/oz
- ex: similac soy isomil, enfamil prosobee, good start soy
head circumference changes in healthy infants
- 1 cm/month up to 12 mo
- 25% adult brain size at birth
- 75% by 1 yo
- 100% by 7.5-8 yo
school-age (10-12) response to pain
- better understanding of relationship between an event and pain
- more complex awareness of physical and psychologic pain
- may pretend comfort to project bravery
- may regress with stress/anxiety
- can describe intensity and location w/ miore characteristics
- can describe psychologic pain
S/Sx of testicular torsion
- extreme pain
- ipsilateral loss of cremasteric reflex
- stroke inside of thigh and scrotum should lift one side at a time
- testicle twists spontaneously on spermatic cord, venous occlusion, arterial ischemia
burns and sepsis
- high risk
- surface area
- more than 30% of 2nd and 3rd degree burns = extremely high risk
- # 1 protective organ has been damaged
asthma presentation
- cough +/wheeze
- increase WOB
- c/o chest tightness
- decreased air entry
- difficulty breathing
- breathless at rest
- speaking in words at a time vs sentences at a time
- +/- retractions, nasal flaring, S/Sx of URI
progression of infant feeding
nursing interventions with staph
- respiratory assessment
- circulation
- handwashing
- hydration and nutritional assessment, blood cultures
- GI - tubes, catheters, wound cultures
- isolation - standard and high level precautions
- chest x-ray
- no immunization
- topical, oral, IV antibiotics
- depending on type and location
INRS
indiviualized numeric rating scale (for parents on their child’s pain)
when to use opioids
- severe pain or injury
- oral, IM, IV
- determine equianalgesic dose
- based on drug, child’s weight
- avoid IM route if possible
- BMI may affect response b/c of storage capacity
toddler (1-3 yo) response to pain
- does not understand what causes pain or why he/she is in pain
- localized withdrawal, body resistance, aggression, disturbed sleep
- cries, screams
- cannot describe intensity or type ofpain
- uses common words like ouchie and boo-boo
physiology of respiratory failure
- decreased arterial oxygen concentration and increased carbon dioxide retention
- acute or chronic repsiratory or neuromuscular process
- acute = exacerbation of chronic issue
- neuromusclar = weak thoracic cage
- viral/bacterial illness puts them at higher risk
- acute or chronic respiratory issue
post op care of hypospadias/epispadias
- anterior hypospadias have no stents and need no special treatment
- more severe hypospadias use drippy stent 7-14 days
- bath, diapering issues
- prophylactic antibiotics, bactrim
- bladder spasms tx with oxybutynin
- no swimming, contact sports 14 days
- no straddle toys 14 days
- blood visible ins tent for 14 days
clinical pathway of measles (rubeola)
- incubation period: 3-12 days (begin contagious process)
- prodromal period: fever, high 40.6
- three C’s: conjunctivitis, cough, coryza (acute rhinitis)
- Koplik spots
- maculopapular rash (still contagious)
- lasts 5-6 days then fades
post-operative nursing considerations for cleft lip/palate
- arm immobilizers
- pain management
- avoid crying
physiological dependence
physiologic need for an agent to rpevent withdrawal symptoms
pneumonia overview
- lower airway, respiratory tract infection
- inflammation of bronchioles and alveolar spaces
- 80% of cases in children
- community aquired is 40:1000
- 20% of pediatric hospitalizations
- lack of sensitivity and specificity in diagnostic testing
- children before 12 yo won’t cough for a sample
CF GU pathophysiology
- males often sterile b/c of blocked vas deferens
- females have reproductive difficulties due to mucous secretion that block sperm travel in fallopian tubes
cardiovascular effects of malnutrition
- decreased CO w/ cardiac muscle showing non-specific changes
- pericardial effusion in recovery
- enlargement of heart size r/t increasing muscle mass
treatment for pyloric stenosis
- pyloromyotomy surgery (Ramstedt’s procedure)
- divides pylorus to open gastric outlet
- single incision or laparoscopically
growth measurements
- weight
- height/length
- head circumference
- mid-upper arm circumference
- indicates muscle
- last area to become edematous in sick child
- can monitor long-term nutrition
- skin folds
- indicate fat stores
hypoxia
tissues are starved of oxygen
amino acid-based formula
- extreme protein hypersensitivity
- intolerance to cow’s milk protein
- useful in malabsorption, enteropathies
- ex: neocate, neocate jr, nutramigen AA, elecare
anesthesia
state of controlled unconsciousness accompanied by a loss of protective reflexes, including ability to maintain airway independently and respond purposefully to painful stimuli
cleft lip/palate clinical pathway
- cleft lip may be unilateral or bilateral
- may or may not include cleft palate defect
- cleft palate not apparent until palpated
- continuous opening between nasal cavity and mouth
- can involve hard and/or soft palate
- hearing oss, otitis media, dental deformity, speech and feeding problems
hemolytic anemia
anemia caused by destruction/rupture of red blood cells
asthma risk factors
- gender (more males than females)
- famil hx, genetic predisposition
- allergens/atopy
- people w/ allergies have more asthma incidences
- airway hyperreactivity
- pollution
normal chest radiograph
before sedation procedure
- consider
- topical agents
- diversion
- procedural medications
- NPO status - age-dependent
- avoid delays
- safe environment
atelectasis
partial collapse/some parts of the lung stuck together
Reye’s syndrome
- baby aspirin with varicella
- causes encephalopathy and continual seizures
symptoms of respiratory distress
- increased WOB
- +/- cyanosis
- change in mentation, LOC
treatment of croup
- humidification to decrease upper airway drying
- cool air and +/- oxygen
- antipyretics for temperature if present
- dexamethasone (steroid) to decrease inflmmation/edema
- 24-48 hours (sometimes more/less)
- +/- isotonic IV fluids, encourage PO fluids
- don’t make them irritable with an IV
- solid food intake may decrease
- need to at least stay hydrated
clinical pathway of pyloric stenosis
- forceful vomiting
- dehydration
- weight loss
abdominal trauma definition
- uncommon in childhood trauma
- signs can be difficult to interpret
- if child is scared, traumatized
- high index of suspicion is needed to identify injuries
- based on child’s history
cow’s milk-based formula
- from nonfat cow’s milk, vegetable oils and CHO
- assimilated to breast milk
- ~20 cal/oz
- 0.42-0.54 gm protein/oz
- ex: similac, advance
cognitive effects of unrelieved pain
reduction in cognitive function
after sedation procedure
- assess CV and RR function
- assess arousability
- assure adequate hydration
- protect from injury
- falls from bed/while ambulating
moderate sedation
depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands
no interventions required to maintain patent airway and spontaneous ventilation is adequate
CV function usually maintained
clinical indicators of malnutrition
- skin
- nails
- head and hair
- mouth
- eyes
- abdomen
- musculoskeletal
immune effects of unrelieved pain
depression of immune response
early recognition of sepsis
- complete history: ROS
- physical exam
- skin abnormalities
- rash
- petechiae
- VS abnormalities
- fever > 38C or
- age-related tachycardia and tachypnea
- abnormal WBC
- > 12,000/uL or
- 10% bands
moderate persistent asthma
- daily Sx with nighttime Sx 3-4x / month
- requires baseline medication
assessment of patient with hypernatremic dehydration
- tachypnea
- increased HR
- lower BP
- neurologic (not alert, not consolable)
hypoventilation of alveoli results in
- hypoxia
- hypoxemia
- hypercapnea
intermitten asthma
brief episodes with Sx
celiac disease clinical pathway
- GI distress after cereal
- large, fatty, foul odor stool
- cachexia
common maintenance IVFs in young infants
- D5W 0.2% NaCl
- with or without KCL
- D10W 0.2% NaCl
overview of acid-base balance
- homeostasis/balance between acid/bases
- indicated by pH
- influenced by H+ ion concentration in blood
- distubances in equilibirum cause pH changes
- may indicate respiratory or metabolic alterations
- try to regulate disturbance
- bases = carbonic acids and bicarbs
- acids = hydrogen ions (primary driver)
TB latent infection
- common in children
- 5-10% > 3 yo with untreated latent TB progress to disease
- infants and adolescents most likely to be symptomatic
- adolescents cough a lot
- infants just really sick
- lung most common site of infection
- diagnosis made by early AM gastric washing
- child won’t expectorate into cup
diffusion
movement of solutes from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration
bacterial tracheitis
- secondary infection of upper airway after viral episode of laryngotracheitis
- airway edema and obstruction r/t copious purulent secretions
medication error reduction strategies
- never use memory
- include weight, age
- calculated dose and mg/kg dose
- no abbreviations
- use of zeros
- bar coding
- allergy documentation
GI effects of unrelieved pain
decreased gastric and bowel motility
what causes sepsis?
safety issues in pediatrics
- environment
- toxins, poisons
- firearms
- ATVs, bikes
Glasgow Coma Scale: eye response
- no eye opening
- eye opening to pain
- eye opening to verbal command
- eyes open spontaneously