Pediatric Neurology and Developement Flashcards
what is the anticipatory guidance for dental evaluation
- should see dentist upon eruption of first tooth.
- should see dentist every 6 months after that
what is the teething process
-kids get fussy, cranky, and chew on objects
-may have fever
what is the guidance for car seats
- should ride rear facing until 2yo
- booster seat for 4yo and 40 lbs
- safety seat until 8yo and 4’9”
- ride in back seat until 13yo
what is anticipatory guidance for ATV riding
- only use on non-paved surfaces
- no passengers
- not use under 16yo
- always wear helmet
when does trisomy 21 typically occur
meiosis 1
How is fertility affected in down syndrome patients
- women are fertile
- males infertile
what are the s/s of trisomy 21
- hypotonia
- large tongue
- single palmar crease
- flat occiput and nasal bridge
- hypothyroidism
How do you diagnose trisomy 21
quad screen on mother in 2nd trimester
what quad screen values suggest trisomy 21
- low afp
- high inhibin A
- high hcg
- low estriol
what is the treatment of trisomy 21
- manage secondary conditions
- developmental support
what group is most at risk for febrile seizures
3-36 months
the more (…) a child has, the more at risk they are for a febrile seizure
self limited viral infections
do simple febrile seizures have any long-term consequences?
no
are prophylactic anticonvulsants recommended for febrile seizures?
no
what is the MCC of febrile seizures
viral illnesses