Neuro Respiratory Flashcards

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Risk factors for pulmonary disease in neonates

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C-section, pre-term, meconium-stained amniotic fluid

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S/S of pulmonary disease

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cyanosis, retractions, crackles/rhonchi, temp instability, split S2, grunting

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3
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Fetal hgb has a _____ affinity for O2

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higher

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4
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Fetal hgb shifts the oxygen binding curve

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left

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5
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S/S of CHD in neonate

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cyanosis, weak peripheral pulses, quiet tachypnea

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6
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What is tachypnea in infants?

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0-2mo >60, 2-12mo >50

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7
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Hyperoxia Test

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On 100% O2, if paO2 increases >150, suspect pulmonary dysfunction; if no change in paO2, suspect cardiac

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Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea S/S

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tachypnea, cyanotic, retractions

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Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea Risk Factors

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C-section, male, perinatal asphyxia, umbilical cord prolapse

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Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea Maternal Complications

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asthma, diabetes, analgesia in labor

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Retained Fetal Lung Fluid/Transient Tachypnea Treatment

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Supportive; O2 is needed or CPAP; IV fluids; Improves w/ minimal treatment

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12
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Meconium CXR

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atelectasis or plugging, hyperexpanded (tarry stools allow air to enter, but cannot exit)

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13
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Air Leak CXR

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partial expansion of lungs

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14
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Grunting

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sound made on expiration against a partially closed epiglottis; helps open alveoli

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15
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Findings in cardiac dysfunction

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increased RR, but no increased work of breathing, Single S2, decreased peripheral pulses, hepatomegaly, unchanged paO2 on O2 challenge test

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16
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Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency S/S

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tachypnea, grunting, retractions, nasal flaring, cyanosis, pulse ox <90%, temp instability

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17
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Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency risk factors

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pre-term, mother w/ uncontrolled diabetes

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Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency Labs

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low pH, high paCO2, low paO2; hyperoxia challenge -> paO2 155mmHg

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Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency Tx

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intubate, CPAP, surfactant, Abx

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20
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Testing before birth

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Lecithin:Sphingomyelin in amniotic fluid is < 2 (or 1.5) indicates immature fetal lung

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21
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If Lecithin:Sphingomyelin <1.5 how could treat this

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antenatal steroids (beta-methasone) given 2d before delivery, decreased the risk in pre-term infants < 32wks; glucocorticoids (production) & beta-adrenergic (secretion)

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22
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Hyaline Membrane disease

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aka Neonatal Respiratory Disease/Surfactant Deficiency

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23
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Which cells make surfactant

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type II alveolar pneumocytes

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24
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Surfactant composition

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DPPC, SP-A, SP-D, SP-B, SP-C, Unsat phosphatidylcholine

25
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Meconium Aspiration S/S

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brown amniotic fluid, infant deteriorates, grunting, retractions, tachycardia

26
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Meconium Aspiration Risk Factors

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post-due date, diabetic mother, HTN, hypoxia or acidosis in utero (stress), pre-mature + Listeria infection

27
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Meconium Aspiration Complication

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pneumothorax

28
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Meconium Aspiration Tx

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Supportive + Abx

29
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Neonatal pneumonia peri-natal causes

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GBS, E. coli, Klebsiella, Chlamydia, Listeria

30
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Neonatal pneumonia post-natal causes

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RSV, Strep, Staph, etc

31
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Premature infant + brown amniotic fluid, unstable, rash, mom had fever

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Listeria

32
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C-section at 35wks, mom had uncontrolled diabetes

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Hyaline membrane disease

33
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C-section, tachypnea + grunting, good color, strong suck

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Transient tachypnea

34
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Cystic Fibrosis genetics

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autosomal recessive, mutation of CFTR gene on chromosome 7

35
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Cystic Fibrosis S/S

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infant failure to thrive, poor weight gain, cough, dyspnea, increased sputum, rhinitis/sinusitis, nasal polyps, meconius ileus, prolapsed rectum

36
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Pathognomonic for Cystic Fibrosis Sx

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meconius ileus

37
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Cystic Fibrosis Labs

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elevated IRT (pancreatic enzymes)

38
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Diagnostic Test for Cystic Fibrosis

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Cl- sweat test

39
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Cystic Fibrosis CXR

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peribronchial cuffing, tram lines, infiltrates, fibrosis, blebs

40
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Cystic Fibrosis Triad

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chronic pulmonary disease, pancreatic insufficiency, elevated sweat Cl

41
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Cystic Fibrosis complications

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respiratory (pHTN, RSHF), GI, Endocrine, male infertility, hemoptysis, pneumothorax, cirrhosis, diabetes

42
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Cystic Fibrosis Tx

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bronchodilators, mucolytics, pancreatic enzyme replacement, Abx, O2, vitamins, supportive

43
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Infections in Cystic Fibrosis pts in infants, think

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S. aureus, NTHi, GNRs

44
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Infections in Cystic Fibrosis pts in children > 10, think

A

P. aeurginosa

45
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Pertussis S/S

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infant with wet, barky cough

46
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Pertussis Testing

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Serology (EIA, DFA, PCR), culture

47
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Pertussis Tx

A

Macrolides

48
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RSV S/S

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young child in acute respiratory distress, Hx of URTI & low-grade fever, tachypneic, tachycardic, retractions, nasal flaring, hypoxia, apnea

49
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Poor prognostic factors for RSV

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O2 SAT < 3mo, pre-mature, toxic appearance, atelectasis, tachypnea > 70,

50
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RSV Tx

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Supportive (albuterol, O2, fluid)

51
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RSV complications

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apnea, pneumonia, atelectasis, deydration, respiratory failure, superinfection, air leaks

52
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Most likely cause of pneumonia in a newborn

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GBS > E. coli > Listeria > Chlamydia

53
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6 week old child with pneumonia who has a Hx of eye infection would likely have

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Chlamydia

54
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Tx for mycoplasma pneumonia infection

A

Macrolides (erythromycin)

55
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Tx for Chlamyida pneumonia

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Macrolides (erythromycin)

56
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Empiric therapy for child with suspected bacterial pneumonia

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amoxicillin + ceftriaxone

57
Q

Young adults empiric therapy for pneumonia

A

fluoroquinolons

58
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Neonates w/ bacterial pneumonia Tx

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ampicillin + cefotaxime