Pediatrics Flashcards
Sick neonate evaluation
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Congenital heart dis, what are the indications for intubation?
Profound dyspnea<br></br>Lethargy<br></br>Safety in transport<br></br>Anticipated apnea with prostaglandin infusion<br></br>
<p>What are three ductal-dependent cyanotic congenital heart lesions?</p>
<ol> <li>Tetralogy of Fallot,</li> <li>Tricuspid atresia,</li> <li>Pulmonic atresia or stenosis</li> </ol>
<ul> <li>Name three metabolic complications that patients are at risk for following drowning and/or accidental hypothermia:</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>Rhabdomyolysis,</li> <li>hyperkalemia,</li> <li>hypokalemia,</li> <li>hypoglycaemia,</li> <li>acidosis,</li> <li>DIC</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>Name three indications for ECMO in a patient with accidental hypothermia:</li> </ul>
<ol> <li>Prehospital cardiac instability (arrest),</li> <li>systolic BP <90mmHg,</li> <li>ventricular arrhythmias,</li> <li>core temperature < 28 degrees</li> </ol>
ED preparation for imminent labor:
<ul> <li>Move patient to resuscitation room,</li> <li>get ED delivery bundle (towels, kelly clamps, scissors, ring forceps, umbilical cord clamp, etc),</li> <li>prepare infant warmer,</li> <li>call for help</li> </ul>
Important questions to ask in NRP
Term or not<br></br>How many babies<br></br>Any complication during pregnancy<br></br>No of previous pregnancies<br></br>PMH
<ul> <li>You successfully deliver the baby after reducing a tight nuchal cord. Babe does not make any spontaneous cries and in fact seems a bit blue. What are the first 4 actions you would take in management?</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>Dry, stimulate, clear and position the airway, place in the warmer</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>Baby’s HR is 90bpm: what 3 interventions would you perform next?</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>PPV with BVM at 30-60 breaths/min,</li> <li>apply O2 sat probe,</li> <li>apply ECG monitors for accurate HR monitoring</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>At what point would chest compressions be started and at what rate?</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>HR < 60bpm, 3:1 with respirations;</li> <li>advanced airway strongly recommended</li> </ul>
NRP
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<ul> <li>What is the compression rate in children?</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>100-120/minute (same as adults)</li> </ul>
What is the recommended depth for compressions?
1/3 AP chest diameter (4cm infants, 5cm children)
What is the compression:ventilation ratio if no advanced airway is in place?
30:2 single rescuer, 15:2 two rescuer<br></br>If advanced airway: one breath every 2-3 seconds with continuous compressions <br></br>(NEW in 2020)
Peds assessment
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Name three features of the paediatric airway that differ from the adult <br></br>airway
smaller diameter, <br></br>smaller mandible, <br></br>large occiput, <br></br>large tongue, <br></br>anterior larynx, <br></br>long epiglottis, <br></br>angular vocal cords, <br></br>highly compliant trachea, <br></br>short trachea
What is the formula for estimating ET tube size?
<i>age/4+4 (uncuffed traditionally)</i><br></br>• AAP/PALS now recommends cuffed ET tubes to decrease the need <br></br>for tube changes
Name five non-infectious causes of stridor:
anaphylaxis, <br></br>foreign body, <br></br>subglottic hemangioma, <br></br>laryngomalacia, <br></br>tracheomalacia, <br></br>tumor
Croup, indicationd for admission
Ongoing increased WOB, <br></br>respiratory distress, or stridor 4hrs after steroid administration or repeated doses of <br></br>epinephrine
Epiglotis enlargement, name 2 non-infectious causes:
Steam inhalation<br></br>Caustic ingestion
Epiglotitis, common bacteria?
Strep pneumoniae<br></br>Strep pyogenes<br></br>Staph aureus<br></br>(Used to be H.influenzae type B)
What are indications on history of potentially severe <br></br>asthma exacerbation? Name five:
<p>Previous life threatening exacerbations, <br></br>previous ICU admission, <br></br>previous intubation, <br></br>deterioration while on steroids, <br></br>use of 2 or more salbutamol canisters in a month, <br></br>cardiopulmonary or psychiatric comorbidities</p>
What are the components of the PRAM score?
suprasternal indrawing, <br></br>scalene retractions, <br></br>wheeze, <br></br>air entry, <br></br>oxygen saturation
What medications are evidence based treatment for <br></br>severe asthma exacerbations? Name 3:
continuous nebulized salbutamol, three doses <br></br>nebulized atrovent, <br></br>IV steroids (methylprednisolone 1mg/kg or hydrocortisone 8mg/kg), <br></br>(IV fluid bolus), <br></br>IV MgSO4 (40-50mg/kg over 20min, beware BP)
What other medications might you consider if nothing is <br></br>helping?
IM epinephrine (anaphylaxis dosing), BiPAP/HFNC, <br></br>IV salbutamol, <br></br>subdissociative dose ketamine, <br></br>heliox
What are the admission criteria for asthma <br></br>exacerbation?
• ongoing need for supplemental O2<br></br>• persistently increased WOB<br></br>• beta agonist needed more frequently than q4h after 4-8hrs of treatment<br></br>• deterioration on systemic steroids
What are the discharge criteria for asthma <br></br>exacerbation?
• O2 sat > 94% on RA<br></br>• minimal or no respiratory distress<br></br>• improved air entry<br></br>• beta agonist use > q4h after 4-8 hours of treatment
Severe resp distress,Name 5 specific pieces of information you wish to obtain on history
Term delivery? NICU stay? Known cardiopulmonary issues? Recent <br></br>hospitalizations? Vaccination status? History of recent fever? <br></br>Feeding? Making urine?
When would you consider a CXR in this patient?
Unclear diagnosis, <br></br>focal lung findings, <br></br>response to treatment is not as expected, <br></br>‘toxic’ appearance, <br></br>severe respiratory distress
Bronchiolitis,What initial treatments would you offer in the emergency department?
Nasal suctioning, observation, oxygen therapy if needed
What treatments would you NOT use for bronchiolitis? Name 4:
Salbutamol, <br></br>ipratropium bromide (atrovent), <br></br>inhaled corticosteroids, <br></br>systemic corticosteroids, <br></br>antibiotics
What are 3 risk factors for severe bronchiolitis?
Age <2mo, <br></br>history of prematurity, <br></br>underlying cardio-respiratory disease or immunodeficiency
What are admission criteria for bronchiolitis? Name 4:
Ongoing moderate to severe respiratory distress, <br></br>need for supplemental O2 to maintain sats >90%, <br></br>cyanosis or history of apnea,<br></br>dehydration/poor fluid intake, <br></br>infant at high risk for severe disease, <br></br>family unable to cope
What elements on history and physical examination are <br></br>highly suggestive of true seizure activity? Name 3:
Lateralized tongue biting, <br></br>flickering eyelids, <br></br>dilated pupils, <br></br>blank stare, <br></br>lip smacking, <br></br>increased HR and BP during event, <br></br>post-ictal phase
Simple febrile seizure:
Age 6mo-5yrs, <br></br>associated with elevated temperature greater than 38, <br></br>single seizure in 24hrs, <br></br>generalized, lasts <15 min, <br></br>post-ictal with return to baseline (usually within 1 hour), and normal neurological exam
What are 3 features of a complex febrile seizure?
Focal seizure, <br></br>seizure lasting greater than 15 minutes, multiple seizures in 24 hours
Status epilepticus:
seizure lasting >5min (and/or ongoing seizure on arrival to <br></br>ED) OR 2 or more consecutive seizures without a return to baseline in between
Status Epilepticus<br></br>• What are your first steps in management? Name 5
Supplemental oxygen, <br></br>airway assessment, <br></br>IV access, <br></br>cardiac monitors, <br></br>administration of benzodiazepines, <br></br>check the glucose and treat hypoglycemia
You are not able to obtain IV access. Name two different drugs and <br></br>three different routes of administration you could use:
• IM midazolam 0.2 mg/kg (max 10mg)<br></br>• intranasal midazolam 0.2mg/kg (max 5mg/nare)<br></br>• rectal diazepam 0.5mg/kg (max 20mg)
The seizure continues after you administer IM midazolam <br></br>and IV midazolam. Name two medications other than <br></br>benzodiazepines you could administer next:
fosphenytoin 20mg/kg IV (1st); <br></br>levetiracetam 60mg/kg/dose (1st); <br></br><br></br>phenytoin 20mg/kg (2nd); <br></br>phenobarbital 20mg/kg IV (2nd)
What is the risk of epilepsy for this child?
2% after simple febrile seizure and 5% after complex febrile seizure (compared to 1% in the general population)
Seizure DDx:
Breath holding spell, <br></br>BRUE, <br></br>hyponatremia, <br></br>sepsis, <br></br>meningitis, <br></br>hypoglycaemia, <br></br>metabolic disorders, <br></br>trauma (accidental or non accidental), <br></br>bleeding disorder, <br></br>mass lesion
What are high risk factors on history and physical that should prompt consideration of <br></br>imaging? Name 3:
• Focal seizure or persistent seizure activity<br></br>• Focal neurologic deficit<br></br>• VP shunt<br></br>• Neurocutaneous disorder<br></br>• Signs of elevated ICP<br></br>• History of trauma<br></br>• Immunocompromise<br></br>• Hypercoagulable state or bleeding disorder