Paediatrics Flashcards
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What are the core symptoms?
Inattention, Impulsivity, Hyperactivity
What is the diagnostic criteria for ADHD?
DSM-V
What are the criteria for DSM-V?
6/9 Inattentive
6/9 Hyperactive/ Impulsive disorder
Present before 12 years
Developmentally Inappropriate
Symptoms interfere with QoL
What is Inattention (ADHD)?
Easily distracted Not listening Doesn’t like tasks needing sustained mental effort Loses important items Attention to detail low Difficulty organising tasks
What are the symptoms of hyperactivity (ADHD)?
Fidgety, runs and climbs, talks excessively, can’t perform tasks quietly
What are the symptoms of Impulsivity (ADHD)?
Not thinking about consequences
Quickly answering
Difficulty awaiting turn
Interrupts
What is the epidemiology of ADHD?
4-7% of school age children
4:1, Male:female
What are some Primary school symptoms of ADHD?
Distractability, impulsive behaviour, low self-esteem, rejection by peers, learning disorders
What are some adolescent symptoms of ADHD?
Difficulty planning and organising
Reduction of motor restlessness,
Antisocial behaviour
What are some Adult symptoms of ADHD?
Mental health,
Antisocial behaviour,
Lack of professional development
In what situations does ADHD worsen?
Unstructured situations, Burning situations, When there are distractions, Low supervision, Sustained mental effort
In what situations can ADHD not be observable?
Structures situations,
Interesting activities,
One-2-one,
Rewards
What are the 4 main categories of aetiologies of ADHD?
Neuroanatomic, genetic, environmental, CNS insults
What are some examples of acquired brain injury (ADHD)?
Prematurity, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Neuro fibromatosis 1
What is the treatment of ADHD?
Education, parenting programme, school support,
Methylphenidate,
Atomoxetine,
Lisdexamfetamine
What is important when diagnosing ADHD?
Must show impairment in multiple settings (school and home)
What is the epidemiology of Autism?
1-30%,
4:1 males:females,
Aetiology unknown,
Genetic component
What are the 3 principles of autism?
Communication,
Social interaction,
Behavioural poor imagination
What are some communication difficulties with autism?
Lack of desire to communicate, Only their needs, Delayed/ disordered body language, Repeats speech, No social awareness, Poor joke understanding.
What are some social interaction difficulties with autism?
No unspoken rules understanding,
Limited interaction with unfamiliar people,
Touches inappropriately,
Plays alone, stressful with others,
Poor eye contact, finds it hard to take turns
What are some difficulties with imagination in autism?
Using toys as objects, Inability to write creatively , Resist change, Using same game repetitively, Obsessions, Asking same question over and over, Inability to see others point of view
What is the management of autism?
Education,
Parenting education,
School liaison,
Visual timetables in schools
What age can Austin be diagnosed from
2 years
What is the hierarchy of cell haematopoiesis?
Pluripotent stem cells, precursor cells, mature ‘cytes’
When would uncleared red cells be seen in a new born?
Stressful, long labour
What are reticulocytes?
RBC with nucleus fragments in the serum
What are the 3 mechanisms of anaemia?
Decreased production, increased consumption, increased loss
What causes severe anaemia at birth?
Haemolytic disease (rhesus), Bleeding (vas’s praevia, umbilical cord, internal haemorrhage)
What is erythroblastosis fetalis?
Excess of erythroblasts
What causes erythroblastosis fetalis?
Rh -VTE mother previously sensitised to Rh +ve cells. Transplacental passage and haemolytic of fetal cells
What are the signs and symptoms of erythroblastosis fetalis?
Anaemia,
Hyperplasia of blood forming organs (spleen and liver)
What is the treatment of erythroblastosis?
Anti D,
Intrauterine transfusion
What is the affinity of HbF for oxygen compared to HbA?
Higher, less easy to offload?
What causes the physiological anaemia of the newborn?
Switch from HbF to HbA, decreased RBC production, plasma dilution, shorter life span, more fragile
When is physiological anaemia of the newborn reached?
2 months
What is anaemia of prematurity?
Low birth weight infants have a poor erythropoietin response,
What are the symptoms and signs of anaemia of prematurity?
Apnoea, poor weight gain, pallor, decreased activity, tachycardia
What causes iron deficiency in neonates?
Poor intake (less requirement in children from recycles cells), breast feeding
What are the most common causes of iron deficiency anaemia in children?
LBW, diet, GI Bleeding, hookworm, cows milk intolerance,
What is the presentation of iron deficiency anaemia in children?
Pallor, irritability, anorexia, tachycardia, dilation myopathy, murmur, splenomegaly
What can be seen on blood film in iron deficiency anaemia?
Microcytic, hypochromic low/normal reticulocytes, pencil cell
What is seen in blood tests in iron deficiency anaemia?
Low ferritin, high TIBC, low serum iron, high ZPP
What is the treatment of iron deficiency?
Oral ferrous sulphate, 6mg/kg/day, 3-6 months, iron store replenishes in 3 months
What are some complications of iron treatment for iron deficiency?
Constipation, non-compliance, not addressing diet
What physiological responses occur in haemolysis?
Increased RBC turnover, shortened lifespan, splenomegaly, lysis syndrome