Neonatology Flashcards

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What is the perinatal mortality

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Stillbirths + deaths within 7 days of birth per 1000 deliveries

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In toxoplasmosis what is the relationship between infection, severity and gestation

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Lower gestation- reduced risk infection, increased severity
Older gestation- 60% risk of transmission, reduced severity

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What are the signs of congenital toxoplasmosis
What is the treatment

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Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus, microcephaly
Diffuse cerebral calcifications

Hepatospenomegaly
Jaundice
Thrombocytopenia

Pyrimethamine and Sulfadiazine
Leucovorin- helps prevent bone marrow suppression

If during pregnancy in first trimester, Sulfadiazine only
2nd trimester Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine

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What are the signs of congenital syphilus

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“SYPHILIS”
-Sniffles
-Yucky skin
-Periosteal reaction
-Hepatosplenomegaly
-iyes (“eyes”: chorioretinitis, glaucoma
-Lymphadenopathy
-mIscarriage
-Saddle shaped nose

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What are the signs of congenital syphilus

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“SYPHILIS”
-Sniffles
-Yucky skin
-Periosteal reaction
-Hepatosplenomegaly
-iyes (“eyes”: chorioretinitis, glaucoma
-Lymphadenopathy
-mIscarriage
-Saddle shaped nose

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What does VDRL stand for and what does it test

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Veneral disease related lab test - checks for syphilis antibodies

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What are the symptoms of congenital Rubella

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RUBELLA
-Retina- cataracts, retinopathy
-U= heart= PDA, PA stenosis, PV stenosis
-Blueberry rash
-Ears- SNHL
-Little- SGA
-Lagging- neurodevelopment delay
-A bit liver and spleen - hepatosplenomegaly

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What are the symptoms of congenital CMV
What is the treatment

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CCMMVV
-Calcifications- periventricular
-Chorioretinitis
-Milestone delay- CP and reduced IQ
-Microcephaly
-Very poor hearing- SNHL
-Very big liver - Hepatosplenomegaly
-Blueberry rash

6 weeks oral Valganciclovir

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What are the signs of congenital HSV infection
What is the treatment in
-primary infection
-secondary infection
-pregnancy

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Scarring
microcephaly
Choriretinitis

Primary infection- IV Acyclovir
2nd infection- swab at 24-48 hours- if positive commence IV Acyclovir
Pregnancy: 4 weeks acyclovir before delivery and C-section

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What are the signs of congenital varicella syndrome
When is the baby most at risk

When is neonatal varicella contracted
What is the treatment
What is the prevention

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Skin: Scarring
Limbs: hypoplasia, parasthesia
CNS: microcephaly, brain aplasia, hydrocephalus
Eyes: chorioretinitis, cataracts

5 days before to 2 days post birth
Treatment: IV Acyclovir
Prevention: VIG 5 days before - 2 days post delivery

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What are the symptoms of withdrawal
What is the most common sx
What percentage of babies exposed to heroin experience withdrawal vs how many require treatment

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Wakefullness
Irritability
Tremors
Hypertonia, high pitched cry
Diarrhoea
Rhinnorhea
Autonomic instability- fevers, tachycardia
Weight loss and poor feeding
Apnoea and respiratory distress
Lacrimation

Common - tremors
Least common- seizures - 2%

70% experience withdrawal
only 1/2 of those need treatment

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What is the normal range of amniotic fluid
What aneuploidy causes oligohydramnios
What aneuploidies cause polyhydramnios

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5-25cm

T13

T18, T21

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What is the criteria for fetal hydros
What is an immune causes
What are some non-immune causes

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Subcutaneous oedema AND 2 of
-pericardial effusion
-pleural effusion
-ascites

Immune- Alloimmune haemolytic disease of the newborn
Non-immune- high cardiac output States
-anaemia e.g. Twin-twin-transfusion syndrome
-Cardiac: SVT, cardiomyopathy
-GI: diaphragmatic hernia
-Chromosomal- T21, Turners
-Infection: parvovirus
-pulmonary lymphangiectasis –> chylothorax

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What is the difference between IUGR and SGA

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IUGR= deviation from expected growth pattern - due to unfavourable uterine conditions that cause change in fetal growth pattern
SGA= birth weight <10th centile- can be normal or pathological

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What is the most accurate way of measure fetal age in first and second trimester

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Crown-rump length before 12 weeks-most accurate
Biparietal diameter 2nd trimester = after 30 weeks accuracy falls to +/-3 weeks

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What are the 8 cardinal movements of the foetus during delivery

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1- Head floating not engaged
2- Engagement and flexion
3- Further descent and internal rotation
4- Complete rotation so posterior of head is aligned along the pubic symphisus
5- Complete extension
6- Restitution- external rotation
7- Delivery anterior shoulder
8- Delivery posterior shoulder

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What are the 8 cardinal movements of the foetus during delivery

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1- Head floating not engaged
2- Engagement and flexion
3- Further descent and internal rotation
4- Complete rotation so posterior of head is aligned along the pubic symphisus
5- Complete extension
6- Restitution- external rotation
7- Delivery anterior shoulder
8- Delivery posterior shoulder

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What makes up fetal Hb
What direction is the fetal Hb oxygen saturation curve shifted
What does this mean

At what age do you start making adult Hb
What age is most fetal Hb removed

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Fetal Hb- 2-alpha and 2-Gamma Hb molecules
Fetal Hb has higher affinity for oxygen, shifting the curve to the left and having a steeper curve
This means that despite reduced overall oxygen content, the Hb is as saturated as adult Hb

Third trimester
Most removed by 3-6 months; All removed by 1 year

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What percentage of fetal circulation is delivered to the lungs
What cases pulmonary vasoconstriction

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10%
Hypoxia, Hypercapnia, Acidosis

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What are a premature infants insensible losses
What are their Na, K and calcium requirements/ day

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2-3ml/kg/hr

3mmol/kg/day
2mmol/kg/day
1mmol/kg/day

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What does SMOF stand for

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Soy bean
MCFA
Olive oil
Fish oil

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What is the most common cause of hyperkalaemia in a premature infant

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Non-oliguria hyperkalaemia due to immature Na/K ATPase

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What causes anaemia in a premature infant

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reduced iron stores
prematurity suppresses erythropoiesis
rapid expansion of blood volume with growth
frequent sampling

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What babies receive supplemental iron

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<37 weeks
<2500g

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What babies receive probiotics
<32 weeks and/or <1500g until 36 weeks gestation Must be mixed with feeds
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what is the earliest marker of metabolic bone disease when do you start measuring
Serum phosphate (+ ALP) 4-6 weeks
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What is the NICU survival rate for the following ages -24 -25 -26-27
70% 80% 85%
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What are the 3 biggest causes of morbidity in NICU
Respiratory distress Sepsis IVH
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Name bacteria that are considered coagulase negative staph How does it normally present in the neonate
S. epidermis S. haemolyticus S. saprophyticus Present: sepsis/bacteraemia TX: IV Vancomycin
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Where is listeria acquired from What are maternal sx What is seen in neonatal infection What is the treatment
Soft cheese, pate, uncooked meats, coleslaw Maternal flu like illness in pregnancy Baby -maculopapular rash -transplacental transmission --> disseminated abscess --> multiorgan dysfunction -important cause of purulent meningitis TX: IV Amoxicillin and Gent NOT cephalosporins
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What are the layers of the scalp
Subcutaneous tissue Connective tissue Aponeurosis Loose connective tissue Periosteum
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Where is the default/ blood loss in -cephalohaematoma -subgaleal -caput seccundum
-subperiosteal -sub-galeal-aponeurosis - between the periosteum and overlying galeal aponeurosis -tissue swelling in the connective tissue layer
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What amount of blood loss is required to cause an increase in head circumference by 1cm What is the transfusion order in a smbgaleal haemorrhage
35mls of blood is needed to increased HC by 1cm 1) RBC - FFP - RBC - Cyroprecipitate 2) calcium/glucose infusion 3) RBC- FFP- RBC-PLT-Calcium
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In a subgaleal what do you give if the pH is <7.3
Sodium bicarbonate
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What is used in the treatment of clavicle fractures
Supportive cares only -PRN paracetamol -Pin sleeve to clothes to immobilise the arm
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What position is the arm held in during and what nerve roots are affected in -Erbs palsy -Klumpe palsy -Facial nerve palsy
Erbs = waiters tip position- C5/C6 affected = adducted arm, extended at elbow, pronated, internally rotated Klumpke palsy = C7=C8=T1 affected = wrist drop, claw hand, Horners syndrome Facial nerve palsy = compression of lower motor neurons of facial nerve during delivery or with forceps. Ipsilateral facial paralysis including the forehead
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What are the embryology stages of lung development
Embryonic stage- 4-7 weeks - lung bud formation from endoderm Pseudoglanular stage 7-17 weeks- development of airways from bronchi --> terminal bronchioles plus main pulmonary artery Canullicular phase 17-24 weeks- lengthening of the airways, development of type 1 and type 2 pneumocystis, surfactant production at 24 weeks Saccular phase- 24-36 weeksdifferentiation of type 1 and type 2 pneumocytes, progressive surfactant production, proliferation of alveolar ducts Alveolar phase- 36 weeks =40 weeks - expansion of gas exchange area, maturation of nerves and capillaries
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What type of alveolar cells produce surfactant
Type II pneumocystes
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What is the main composition of surfactant
Phospholipids and lipids
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What is the main constituent of exogenous surfactant preparations
Dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC)
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What lipids make up surfactant and what is their role
Lipids facilitate in the spread, recycling and adsorption of surfactant. They also have immune function Surfactant protein A- immune Surfactant protein B- adsorption and recycling - deficiency is fatal Surfactant protein C- adsorption and recycling - deficiency results in progressive lung fibrosis Surfactant protein D- immune
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What is the cause of neonatal hypoxia hypercapnia
V/Q mismatch as alveolar collapse due to reduced compliance and increased chest elastic recoil Hypercapnia - small tidal volume, reduced minute volume
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What age bracket should be provided antenatal steroids
Gestation 23-34+6
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How do antenatal steroids work
Increase the differentiation between epithelial cells into type 1 and 2 pneumocysts
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what factors do antenatal steroids reduce
RDS NEC IVH Mortality
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what makes up exogenous surfactant
DPPC Surfactant proteins B + C
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Who should receive surfactant
FiO2 >30% and clinical diagnosis of RDS i.e. those premature infants with CPAP failure - <32 weeks, FiO2 >30%, on CPAP since birth OR Clinical RDS and deteriorating in respiratory status
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LISA is associated with what 3 better outcomes than INSURE surfactant delivery and in WHAT GESTATION
BPD, Pneumothorax, IVH 29-32 weeks
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What has LISA been associated increased risk of in extremely preterm infants
Spontaneous intestinal perforation
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What is the definition of chronic lung disease
Ongoing oxygen requirement at 36 weeks (if born <32 weeks) with persistent oxygen for >28 days OR If born >32 weeks, persistent oxygen requirement after 28 days
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What is the new vs old causes of CLD
OLD: overly aggressive mechanical ventilation and oxygen toxicity --> airway inflammation, injury and parenchymal fibrosis NEW: Infants born <1500g or <28 weeks have significant disruption in lung development resulting in: = large abnormal alveoli --> less surface area for gas exchange = abnormal vasculature with thickening of muscular layer --> pulmonary HTN
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97% of cases of CLD occur below what age
28 weeks
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BPD in relation to mechanical ventilation is primarily due to what type of trauma
Volutrauma
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What are 5 risk factors for developing CLD
-Prematurity (especially <28 weeks) - lungs in the saccular phase of development with few alveoli and poorly organised support structures -Mechanical ventilation - volutrauma -Oxygen toxicity -Infection e.g. chorioretinitis -PDA
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What are 5 risk factors for developing CLD
-Prematurity (especially <28 weeks) - lungs in the saccular phase of development with few alveoli and poorly organised support structures -Mechanical ventilation - volutrauma -Oxygen toxicity -Infection e.g. chorioretinitis -PDA
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In chronic lung disease why are steroids not used as treatment When are they considered
They do provide benefit of weaning off ventilation BUT They increase the risk of neurodevelopment outcome adversity e.g. CP and having increased risk of GI bleed/perforation, hyperglycaemia, poor growth Considered -7-21 days requiring mechanical ventilation -In supplemental oxygen -High risk of CLD
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What is the difference in length between a low dose course, high dose 'Cummings course" and tailored course of steroids
Low dose course- 10 days High dose course-= 43 days Tailored coures = 18 days
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What are the treatment of CLD
Supportive -Optimise ventilation to reduce volutrauma and oxygen toxicity -Fluid restrict to 150ml/kg/day -Fortify to ensure adequate nutrition and growth Consider diuretics if concerns regarding pulmonary oedema (PDA, excessive weight gain) OR if fluid restriction has failed to wean off the ventilator Routine steroids NOT recommended as worse neurodevelopment outcome AND GI perforation RSV prophylaxis
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What are babies with CLD at increased risk of
-death in first year of life -reactive airway disease -pulmonary HTN -neurodevelopmental impairment -steroid use --> osteopenia
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Define an apnoea of prematurity
Cessation of breathing for >20 seconds plus associated bradycardia (<2/3 baseline) OR desaturation <80% AND infant <37 weeks gestation
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What is the most common type of apnoea in a premature infant
Mixed central and obstructive- starts obstructive then becomes central
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Why do premature infants get Apnoea of prematurity
Immaturity of the central respiratory drive -Blunted response to hypercapnia or central and peripheral chemoreceptors -Biphasic response to hypoxia - initial hyperopnoea then hypopnea and apnoea PLUS Immature and floppy airway with impaired protective reflexes
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What is an example of a Methyxanthines and when are they used
Caffeine Apnoea of prematurity
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How does caffeine work
It reduces the respiratory drive threshold to hypercapnia
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What has caffeine been shown to reduce the incidence of
BPD ROP Cerebral palsy Post natal steroid use Cognitive delay at 18-21 months
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what is the MoA of Doxapram
Stimulates peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies of the carotid arteries
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what is the MoA of Doxapram
Stimulates peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid bodies of the carotid arteries
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Why does meconium aspiration cause respiratory distress
Causes physical obstruction- ball valve mechanism with hyperinflation Chemical pneumonitis Displaces surfactant
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What do you see on oximetry in a baby with PPHN
>10mmHg difference in saturation between pre and post ductal saturations Represents ongoing persistence of fetal circulation with R --> L shunting across the PDA due to ongoing high respiratory vascular resistance
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What are the 3 pathophysiological causes of NEONATAL PPHN
-Vasoconstriction- failure to normally respond to reduced hypoxia and improved ventilation -Obstruction causes increased pulmonary venous pressures -Abnormal pulmonary vasculature with increased medial muscle thickness- due to fetal hyoxia OR due to pulmonary hypoplasia
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How is pulmonary vascular resistance calculated
PVR = (Pressure Pulmonary Artery - Pressure Pulmonary vein) / Pulmonary blood flow
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What grades of mean pulmonary arterial pressure are norma, mild, moderate and severe PPHN
normal <25 mild 25-40 moderate 40-55 severe >55
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What pulmonary pressures compared to systemic pressures correlate to normal, mild pphn, moderate pphn and severe pphn
o Normal: PA pressure <1/3 systemic pressure o Mild: PA pressure 1/3-2/3 systemic pressure o Moderate: PA pressure 2/3 – 1 systemic pressure o Severe: PA pressure >1 systemic pressure
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what is the MoA of inhaled NO
Diffuses into vascular endothelial cells exclusively and activated cGMP-dependent protein kinases. These protein kinases then phosphorylate various ionic channels in the Endoplasmic reticulum causing calcium sequestration. This prevents calcium mobilization in the cell resulting in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle.
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what is the MoA of sildenafil
- Potent cGMP specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor - As with iNO, cGMP activation results in phosphorylation which reduces calcium mobilisation within a vascular smooth muscle cell - Phosphodiesterase breaks down cGMP therefore the inhibitor results in increased circulating levels
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why is it important to maintain SBP in PPHN What agents can be used to maintain BP
if low blood pressure, will worsening R --> L shunting and therefore hypoxia and acidosis Dopamine infusion Dobutamine infusion Adrenaline infusion
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What is the difference between venarterial and veno-veno ECMO
venoarterial goes from R) atrium --> Ecmo --> Aorta -have to divide the common carotid artery -increased risk of stroke -lung and heart bypass veno-veno: jugular vein --> ecmo --> RV -lung bypass only -nil control over cardiac output -dont have to divide the aorta
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What are 4 contra-indications to ECMO
< 34 weeks <2kg Current bleeding Irreversible lung damage
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What stage of lung development do diaphragmatic hernias occur
Embryonic and pseudo glandular
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What are the two types of diaphragmatic hernias Which is more common
o Bochdalek:95% of cases occur posterolaterally. 90% happen on the left side. o Morgagni: Retrosternal.
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How do you calculate the oxygenation index for ECMO What OI is normal What OI indicated referral for ECMO
OI = MAP X FiO2 / Pa O2 - Mean airway pressure - PaO2 = arterial oxygen content Index - OI <5 = normal - OI >10 = severe oxygenation problem - OI >20 = extreme oxygenation problem - OI > 40= ECMO referral
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In an infant with no microsomal abnormality what other factor determines survival in pulmonary hypoplasia
Degree of residual functioning lung Demonstrated by the lung volume: head size ratio If the lung volume to head size ratio is < 1 almost no infants survive. If the lung volume to head size ratio is > 1.4 almost all survive.
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What are common issues in a baby with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
PPHN Pulmonary hypoplasia GORD- 50% affected 40% mortality rate
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What is the pathogenesis of CPAM What are the types
o Abnormal branching morphogenesis of the lung. o Molecular mechanisms are unknown but may include an imbalance between cell proliferation and apoptosis during organogenesis o Disorders of HOXB5 have been implicated in the process Types based on the LOCATION, plus the size of the cyst and their cellular characteristics Type 0: trachea and proximal bronchus- small cysts – very rare- fatal Type 1 (65%)- distal bronchi and proximal bronchioles:  distinct thin walled cysts- usually single but may be multi-loculated.  Well differentiated tissue so felt to originate late in embryogenesis.  Single or multiple large cysts.  Despite shift effects, there is usually a good prognosis Type 2 (20%)- terminal bronchioles  multiple small cysts which blend into adjacent normal tissue.  Cysts resemble dilated terminal bronchioles.  Associated with other congenital abnormalities in 60% of cases e.g. TOF, bilateral renal agenesis Type 3 (5-10%): near alveolus  very large and can involve entire lobe or several lobes.  Cysts develop near the alveolus and are so small they look like a solid mass  Can be a mixture of cystic and solid tissue.  Due to their size and lack of differentiation, thought to originate early in pregnancy.  Worst prognosis Type 4: distal alveolar
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In pulmonary sequestration when blood supplies the non functional lung
Systemic blood normally from a branch of the thoracic aorta
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What is schmiter syndrome
R) lung hypoplasia and TAPV with drainage of the right pulmonary vein into the IVC or R) atrium
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when does a tension pneumothorax occur
Tension pneumothorax occurs if the accumulation of air within the pleural space is sufficient to elevate intra-pleural pressure above atmospheric pressure
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what cardiac condition is associated with pulmonary haemorrhage
PDA
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In mechanical ventilation what factors affect -oxygenation -ventilation
- Oxygenation (PaO2) is determined by the Inspired oxygen fraction (FiO2) and Mean airway pressure (MAP). - Ventilation (CO2 clearance) is determined by the Minute Volume (MV= Tidal Volume (VT) x Rate (R)).
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when setting a volume guarantee what will the machine adjust to ensure a volume is delivered with each breath
the PIP
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when will Volume guarantee not work
When there is a large leak around the ETT
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what is the difference between PC-AC SIPPV PC-SIMV PC-PSV
PC-AC = pressure control- assist control SIPPV= synchronised intermittent positive pressure ventilation BOTH the above are the same thing by different names- each breath the baby takes is assisted by the ventilator PC-SIMV: pressure control-synchronised intermittent mandatory ventilation = Supports a certain number of breaths- if baby breathing above this doesn't support this Think-Mandatory = uncompromising = will only assist set breaths PC-PSV= pressure control pressure support ventilation- similar to PC-AC; all breaths are supported BUT baby also determines the DURATION of the breath
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In HFOV how do you improve ventilation
Increase amplitude Decrease frequency
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How do you calculate the ventilation index What do the numbers mean
VI= PCO2 x RR x PIP / 1000 VI > 70 = severe respiratory failure VI > 90 = very severe failure; consider ECMO
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what is the insensible fluid loss in premature infants
2-3ml/kg/hr
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What it the step increase in fluid requirements for a day 1 - day 7 baby How many milli-mols of Na/K/Ca supplementation
ml/kg/day 60 75 90 105 120 150 180 Na=3 K= 2 Ca=1
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What would be 3 reasons for neonatal hyperkalaemia
-haemolysis or red cell break down -Congenital adrenal hyperplasia -severe metabolic acidosis
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How many kcal/day does a preterm vs term infant need
120 vs 100kcal/day
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What is the kcal content of glucose, protein and fat
Fat= 9 Glucose=4 Protein = 4
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why is cows milk not recommended in first year of life
low iron bioavailability
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what is the absorbable content of iron in breast milk vs cows miilk
breast= 50% cows=10%
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what is the dose of prophylactic iron who is it given to
1ml/kg/day <37 weeks OR <2500g until.1 year of age
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what immunoglobulin is found in breast milk
IgA
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what signs in Bells scoring system for NEC stage 1 IIA IIB IIIA IIIB
Stage 1- apnoea, temp instability, feed intolerance, occult blood in stool normal AXR Stage 2A: apnoea, temp instability feed intolerance, GROSSLY BLOODY STOOL, FOCAL pneumatosis on AXR Stage 2B: Thrombocytopenia, mild metabolic acidosis, ABDOMINAL WALL OEDEMA, palpable loops and tenderness, WIDESPREAD pneumoatosis Stage 3A: mixed acidosis, coagulopathic, WORSENING ASCITES, NO free air, worsening wall oedema with erythema and induration Stage 3B: Pneumoperitoneum- perforated bowel- shock and deterioration
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what stage of NEC do you get pneumoperitoneum
Stage 3B
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what stage of NEC do you get grossly bloody stool and focal pneumatosis
Stage IIA
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what stage of NEC do you get abdominal wall oedema, widespread pneumoatosis and thrombocytopenia
stage IIB
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What stage of NEC do you get -thrombocytopenia -coagulopathy
IIB IIIA
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What stage of NEC do you get worsened wall oedema with erythema plus no free air in bowel and mixed acidosis
IIIA
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what is pneumatosis
presence of gas in the wall of the intestine
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What % of infants with NEC have bacteraemia
20%
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What haematology sign is associated with impending bowel perforation in NEC
DIC
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What antibiotic regime is used in NEC
Amoxicillin- enterococcus Gentamycin- Gram -ve Metronidazole - anaerobes
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Describe the management of NEC
-NBM and start TPN for 7-14 days -IV Abx- Amox/Metronidazole/Gent -NG gastric decompression- replace gastric losses IV -Strict fluid balance -Surgery if perforation OR failure of medical management -Post surgery do not perform rectal temp
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What area of gut resection in NEC will cause the most significant malabsorption
Jejunum- where most amino acids and disaccharides absorbed
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what condition is meconium Ileus associated with
CF
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What is the first line treatment in meconium ileus
Gastrograffin enema
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Describe Type A, B, C, D and E TOF
Type A- oesophageal atresia but no fistula Type B- oesophageal atresia with proximal TOF Type C- oesophageal atresia with distal TOF Type D- oesophageal atresia with proximal and distal TOF Type E- nil atresia but a TOF
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What is the most common type of TOF and describe it What % have this version
Type C- oesophageal atresia with distal TOF 85%
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How does a Type E TOF frequently present Describe a Type E TOF
Recurrent LRTIs No atresia but a TOF
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What syndrome are most TOFs associated with and what does are the signs
VACTREL -Vertebral -Anal abnormalities -Cardiac abnormaliteis -Tracheal-oesophageal anomalies -Renal anomalies -Ears -Limbs
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What are some complications post atresia/TOF repair
stricture GORD re-fistulisation dysphagia
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What are some complications post atresia/TOF repair
stricture GORD re-fistulisation dysphagia
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What is the cause of duodenal atresia What syndrome is it associated with
Intestinal tract is blocked by endoderm epithelium Downs syndrome
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What is the presentation of duodenal atresia
Vomitting without abdominal distension in the first day of life
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At what week does the midgut return to the abdomen in utero
10-11
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What is the centre of intestinal rotation
the superior mesenteric artery
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Where should the duodenal junction and caecum be relative to the spine in a correctly rotated bowel
cacum- RLQ DJ- LUQ
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What condition is a LADD procedure used for and what does it involve
Malrotation Division of the LADD bands of peritoneum, correction of Volvulus, appendectomy and functional positioning +/- Internal fixation
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What is a persistent cloaca
Failure to divide the cloaca into a separate return and Genitourinary system - rectum, vagina and urinary tract are joint be a single channel
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What causes an mechkles diverticulum
incomplete obliteration of the vitilline duct
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What causes an mechkles diverticulum
incomplete obliteration of the vitilline duct
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what is the rule of 2s in a meckles diverticulum
2% of population 2 inches in length 2 feet from ileocaecal valve 2 types of tissue- gastric and pancreatic Presents before age of 2
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what 2 types of tissue are contained in the ileocaecal valve
pancreatic gastric
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What test is used to diagnose meckles
Technitium-99 Taken up by gastric mucosa = stomach and meckles
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what is the difference in pathogenesis between gastroschisis and omphalmocele
gastroschisis- failure of anterior abdominal wall closure omphalocele- failure of midgut to return to abdominal cavity during development
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what % of omphalmocele are associated with other congenital abnormalities
75%
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what are the signs of Hirschsprung's disease
bowel obstruction relieved with faecal examination
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what procedure is contraindicated in hypospadius
circumcision as preputial skin often used to reconstruct the urethra
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what is the difference between -spina bifida occulta -meningocele -myelomengiocele
SPO: defect in vertebral closure but no protrusion of meninges or spinal cord Meningocele: protrusion of meninges with cyst formation but no protrusion the spinal cord Myelomeningocele: herniation of the meninges, nerve roots and spinal cord though the dorsal vertebral defect
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In which periventricular area doe premature infants experience IVH
subependymal germinal matrix
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at what gestation is there involution of the germinal matrix
34 weeks gestation
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what are the indications for a cerebral ultrasound
<32 weeks gestation OR <1250g Clinical suspicion Monitoring of hydrocephalus MCDA twins
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Describes the 4 grades of IVH
Grade 1- germinal matrix Grade 2- IVH but no ventricular dilitation Grade 3- IVH with ventricular dilatation Grade 4- intra-parenchymal haemorrhage that is localised or extensive (involving 2+ regions)
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what is the most common adverse outcome associated with IVH
Cerebral palsy
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What is the % affected by cerebral palsy in PIVH requiring shunt Grade 4 IVH Grade 3 IVH
75% 89% 50%
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what type of cerebral palsy does PVL result in
spastic diplegia
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what happens in primary vs secondary neuronal injury in HIE
primary injury- hypoxia results in anaerobic respiration- resulting in accumulation of cytotoxic metabolites e.g. lactate and glutamate AND fails to produce enough ATP for Na/K ATPase so sodium accumulates causing cell damage --> cell death and cerebral oedema secondary injury is a reperfusion injury - hypo perfusion then reperfusion with resuscitation results in neutrophil activation and the release of free radicals and prostaglandin --> apoptosis and death
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what are signs of severe encephalopathy on a sarnat score
absent - only responds to painful stimuli spontaneous movement - none flaccid tone absent suck absent moro apnoea
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what are sarnat signs of moderate encephalopathy
reduced responsive to non-painful stimuli reduced spontaneous activity hypotonia incomplete moro incomplete suck periodic breathing
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What weight, gestational age and severity of HIE allows for hypothermia
Weight >1800g Gestation age >35 weeks Severity: moderate-severe
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what Apgar score at 10 minutes under which do we consider therapeutic cooling During what window must it be initiated
<5 at 10 minutes 6 hours
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how long is therapeutic cooling for in HIE
72 hours
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what is the first line seizure treatment in neonatal HIE
Phenobarbital
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what fuses in -brachiocephaly -scaphocephaly -plagiocephaly -trigonocephaly
-brachycephaly= short head = coronal suture -sachpocephaly = 'boat head' = saggital suture -plagiocephaly = assumetrical lambed or coronal suture trigonocephaly- metopic suture
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what are the three zones in the retina what are the stages of ROP
Zone 1: optic nerve - macula center - 2x this as a radius Zone 2: radius from the optic nerve to the nasal ora serrate Zone 3: remainder of outer boarder of zone 2 to the temporal serrate stage 1- demarcation line stage 2- ridge stage 3- extra retinal fibrovascular proliferation stage 4- partial retinal detachment stage 5- total retinal detachment
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what is plus disease
tortuous retinal vessels retinal haze pupil rigidity
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why does ROP occur
oxygen toxic to premature eyes results in retinal vasoconstriction if vasoconstriction occurs for long enough will get obliteration then will get neovascularisation
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who is screened for ROP
<30 weeks <1250g plus consider: Twin-twin transfusion prolonged NO for PPHN severe sepsis Grade 3 or 4 IVH
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when does zone 1 ROP get treated
Zone 1 AND plus OR Zone 1 stage 3
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when is zone 2 ROP treated
stage 2-3 AND plus