Pediatrics Flashcards
Introduce solid foods (cereal, fruits)
4-6 months; after 6 months add meat, eggs, starchy foods
<5yo fever, seizures
Febrile seizure
Meconium-stained amniotic fluids
fetal distress
Babinski in pediatric patients
Up to 24 months
NB weight loss
Up to 10% first few days; regain 7-10 days
Birth weight doubles
By 5 months
Birth weight triples
By end of first year
4 years old
4 ft tall: 40 lbs
Responsive smile
6 weeks
Discriminant social smile
6 months
Holds head erect (no head lag)
4 months
Sits alone (w/o support)
6 months
Inability to sit without support needs referred
9 months
Mature pincher grasp
12 months
Walks alone
12 months
Rides tricycle
3 years old
Majority speech clear to strangers/family
3 years old
Copies circle maybe cross
4 years old
Copies square
5 years old
Copies triangle
6 years old
Skips
5 years old
Visual acuity referral criteria 3-5 year old
<20/40 one or both eyes
visual acuity referral criteria >6 years old
<20/30 one or both eyes