paediatric consultation Flashcards
getting acquainted w/ GPs activities concerning children's health
how often does the GP visit the patient during the 1st year of life ?
monthly basis
at 6 months and 12 months - what examinations are done? (4)
- FBC
- urine test - albumin + sediments
- hearing
- vision
at age 1 month and 4 month, what is examined specifically ?
hip joints
at which month is the hip joint assessed ? (2)
1 month
+
4 month
what examinations are done during the 1st year of life? (3)
- evaluation of physical development
- assessment of childs mental health
- general advice on how to feed and raise child
what does evaluation of physical development inc?(4)
- height
- body mass
- circumference of head
- circumference of chest
what is the frequency of obligatory examinations between ages 1 - 2 yrs ?
FOUR times
x 4
obligatory examinations between ages 1 - 2 yrs include…
physical development
neurological and mental development
what is the frequency of obligatory examinations between ages 2 - 7 yrs
TWO times
x 2
obligatory examinations between ages 2 - 7 yrs include…
same as 1 - 2 years
at 3 yrs what obligatory examinations are done? (2)
FBC
urine test
in 2 - 7 yrs age period what other additional tests/ examinations should be done? (2)
- referral to dentist for prophylactic dental examinations
2. . intestinal parameters should be examined p/ year during this period
what is the frequency of obligatory examinations between ages 7 - 8 yrs?
ONCE p/ year
what tests are done between ages 7 and 8 yrs?(6)
- physical development
- mental development
- measure arterial BP
- Test visual acuity
- test colour perception
- refer to dentist for prophylactic dental examinations
apart from physical development, what else is assessed in paediatric consultations ?
risk factors
risk factors inc?
biological
social
any RF that contributes to development of disease
behavioural problems
when does the first GP home visit take place for a newborn ?
day of discharge from maternity hospital
special attention is paid to giving directions concerning what? ( during peads consultation of newborn ) (3)
- umbilical care
- skin care
- ensuring optimal environment
advice or info given re: Umbilical care
umbilical residue completely dries by 3rd/ 4th day
7/8th day - falls off leaving a small moist wound
heals completely by end of 2nd week
entire residue should be kept dry and clean until it completely falls off
at what day does the umbilical residue completely dry up?
3rd / 4th
what happens on 7th / 8th day with regards to umbilical stuff?
falls off leaving a small moist wound
when does umbilical wound heal?
end of second week
what care should be taken to umbilical wound until it completely falls off?
keep it clean and sanitised
advice or info given re: skin care
newborn babys skin is gentle
vulnerable
not well protected