Newman Flashcards
Step 1 tx
SABA prn
Asthma (etiology and findings)
- Triggers = infection, exercise, irritants, stress, GERD
- Sudden worsening of sx can occur (d/t atelectasis or alveolar dz)
- Inflammation, bronchospasm, edema, mucus production
- Wheeze/prolonged expiration
When to refer to specialist for UTI?
- Dilating VUR (Grades 3-6)
- Obstructive uropathy is present
- Renal abnormalities identified
- Kidney function impaired
- HTN
- Bowel/bladder dysfunction refractory to PCP measures
Quick relief asthma meds?
- SABA (albuterol)
- Anticholinergics (ipratropium)
- Systemic corticosteroids
MCC of UTI in children
E coli (followed by Klebsiella, Proteus, enterococcus, pseudomonas)
BP cuff too small?
BP falsely elevated
3 components of pediatric assessment triangle
Appearance
Breathing
Circulation
MCC of obstructive uropathy in children
- VUR
- Posterior urethral valves (boys)
- Cysts/ureteroceles
Tx of UTI
2nd or 3rd gen cephalosporin (cefixime or cefdinir), fluoroquinolone can also be used (empiric tx)
*Modify if culture dicates
What to look for in circulatory?
- Skin exam good to assess perfusion (decreased perfusion may be d/t decreased PVR to maintain BP) via cap refill
- HR changes (tachy, then brady w/ increasing severity)
- Cyanosis
Long-term asthma meds?
- Inhaled corticosteroid
- Leukotriene modifers
- LABA
- Anticholinergic (tiotroprium)
Pneumonia (etiology and findings)
- Bacterial (strep pneumoniae) usually gives lobar
- Can be viral or atypical (usually gives interstitial, but can be lobar)
- high fever, ill-appearance
Signs of pt w/ respiratory arrest imminent?
- Breathless @ rest
- Silent
- Drowsy/confused
- RR > 30
- Unable to recline
- Rocking respirations
- No wheeze
- Bradycardia
Describe VCD curve?
Truncated inspiratory loop and straight diagonal line
Step 4 tx
Medium dose ICS + LABA
Appropriate tx for anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
O2
Steroids
DDx for newborn w/ tacypnea
- Cardiac in nature
- ARDS
- Fever
What is possible dx for chronic rhinorrhea and sinusitis
CF
What are some nonspecific irritants for asthma triggering?
- Exercise
- URI
- Aspiration
- Pollution
- NSAID
- GERD
- Temperature change (cold air)
How to obtain urine sample?
Clean catch if they can void on demand
How to obtain urine sample when they cannot void on demand?
- Catheterization
- Suprapubic aspiration
- Bag samples
Common asthma triggers
- Exposure to inhaled allergens (dust mites, cockroaches, pollens)
- Nonspecific irritants
3 groups (inflammatory, irritants, other)
When to image for girls?
- After 2nd or 3rd
What type of curve is seen w/ asthma?
Scooped out curve
How is albuterol inhaler used?
Up to 2 tx 20 mins apart (2-6 puffs each) and measure response
What is possible dx for coughing/choking when eating?
oropharyngeal dysphagia w/ aspiration
What to look for in appearance?
- Overall demeanor
- Tone
- Interaction
- Consolability
- Look/gaze
- Speech/cry
What is especially dangerous to swallow?
Button batteries b/c they eat through mucosa