Newborn And Pediatric Final Flashcards
What is the most common form of croup found in children
Viral
What age group does croup affect
Ages 6 months to 5 years
What are the most common causes of croup
Parainfluenza and RSV
What are symptoms of croup
Rhinorrhea Sore throat LOW GRADE FEVER BARKY COUGH INSPIRATORY STRIDOR
What is treatment for croup
It depends on the severity.
IV
IM
ORAL CORTICOSTEROIDS and nebulized epinephrine
These meds open airways. Never give oral meds to to a kid in severe respiratory distress who has STRIDOR
Acute epiglottis
UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
LIFE THRESTENING EMERGENCY
RARLEY SEEN DUE TO VACCINATIONS ( current cases due to u immunized kids)
H. Influenza is the causative agent
What are the signs and symptoms of acute epiglottis
HIGH FEVER irritability Sore throat Hot potato voice INSPIRATORY STRIDOR Open mouth with protruding tongue Excessive drooling Respiratory distress ( tripod position)
What is important to keep in mind while treating a kid with acute epiglottis
KEEP THE CHILD CALM. you do not want to obstruct the airway any further. Perform elective intubation by anesthesia and IV antibiotics and corticosteroids
- have a tracheostomy kit at bedside in case intubation fails
How is acute epiglottis diagnosed
X Ray
What is bronchiolitis caused by
A virus
What is bronchiolitis most commonly caused by
RSV virus
Respiratory syncytial virus
What does bronchiolitis cause
Edema, inflammation, and damage to the bronchiolar epithelium
RSV antibodies are available for who
They are available via injection for the infants considered at high risk. ( low birth weight, preterm
What are clinical manifestations of bronchiolitis
Wheezing Rhinorhea Tachypnea Retractions Coughing Intermittent fever Apneic spells Cyanosis
How long is alveoli formed
It continues to grow for 5-8 yrs after birth
What are meds for bronchiolitis
Synagis ( IM INJECTION) given to premature infants to prevent RSV
Ribavirin ( antiviral) given to children who are hospitalized
What is therapeutic management for bronchiolitis
Humidifier oxygen
Adequate oral intake
Airway maintenance
BULB SYRINGE
What are clinical manifestations of pneumonia
Cough Tachypnea Crackles Decreased breath sounds Chest pain Retractions Nasal flaring Pallor to cyanosis
What are the types of pneumonia
Viral and bacterial
Only give bacterial pneumonia antibiotics. Treat the symptoms of viral pneumonia only do not give antibiotics. Viral pneumonia doesn’t show up in chest X-ray
What is asthma
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent symptoms, airway obstruction, bronchial hyper responsiveness.
Inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough.
What 4 categories are asthma classified in
Intermittent
Mild persistent
Moderate persistent
Severe persistent
What are triggers to asthma
Allergens Irritants Exposure to chemicals Exercise, cold air, changes in weather Colds or infections Animals Meds, strong emotions, food additives, foods, Endocrine factors
What is the most chronic condition in children
Asthma
When do children usually experience symptoms of asthma
Before age 5
What are the clinical manifestations of asthma that may develop gradually or abruptly
Dyspnea
Wheezing
Coughing
What meds are used for asthma
Corticosteroids ( anti inflammatory) are used to reverse airway obstruction, control symptoms, and reduce bronchial hyper responsiveness in chronic asthma. Administered orally, IV, and inhaled
Prednisone and prednisolone
B adrenergic agonists ( short acting) albuterol, xopenex, terbutaline. They are used in acute exasberations.
Anticholinergics atropine and strove to. It treats acute bronchospasm
What is true of albuterol
Always use a spacer
It is a Rescue inhaler not to be given everyday
What is xopenex
Used if allergic to albuterol in asthma attacks
What is terbutaline
Used in asthmatic patients
Comes in IV form must be on a monitor it is for very sick kids
What is a metered dose inhaler
It is used to deliver inhaled medication
It must always be attached to a spacer to ensure all medication is delivered to the patient
What is needed for hydrocephalus
A shunt, to shunt the fluid away from the brain
What is cystic fibrosis
Inherited autosomal recessive trait characterized by increased viscosity of the mucous gland secretions, striking elevations of sweat electrolytes, increased in several organic enzymatic constituents of saliva, abnormalities in autonomic nervous system
What is the earliest postnatal manifestation of cystic fibrosis
- Meconium ileus ( failure to pass mecomium)
- Thick secretions block the bile ducts causing PANCREATIC FIBROSIS
- Steatorrhea
How is prolapse of the rectum caused
It is a GI complication of CYSTIC FIBROSIS caused by large, bulky, greasy stool, malnutrition, increased intra abdominal pressure secondary to cough.