Pediatrics 2 Flashcards
Treatment of herpes simplex conjuntivitis?
systemic acyclovir and topical vidarabine
if tachypnea in a newborn lasts >4 hours it is considered _____ and must be evaluated with _____ tests?
sepsis, blood and urine culture
most fatal infant skull fracture?
basilar
most common infant skull fracture?
linear
Caput succedaneum
swelling of soft tissues of scalp that do cross suture lines (edema)
Cephalohematoma
subperiosteal hemorrhage (does NOT cross suture lines)
Duchenne-Erb Paralysis: C5-C6 presents as
“Waiter’s tip” appearance. secondary to shoulder dystocia
Klumpke paralysis C7-C8/T1
Claw hand due to lack of grasp reflex (paralyzed hand with horner syndrome- ptosis, miosis, anhydrosis)
Forcep delivery can cause damage to?
facial nerve- facial nerve palsy.
Werdnig-Hoffman
spinal musclar atrophy in infant
Causes of polyhydramnios?
Werdnig-Hoffman (infant cant swallow), Intestinal atresias
Causes of oligohydramnios?
Prune belly (no abdominal wall muscles so unable to bear down and urinate) Renel agenesis (potter syndrome)
Omphalocele is associated iwth what chromosomal abnormality?
trisomy 18
Aniridia is?
absence of iris
aniridia is most valuable clue to what diagnosis?
Wilms Tumor
Most common abdominal mass in children?
Wilms Tumor
Best initial study to diagnose Wilms tumor? Most accurate study to diagnose wilms tumor?
Ultrasound
Contrast-enhanced CT
Wilms tumor, GU malformations, mental retardation, aniridia is known as what syndrome? what chromosome?
WAGR - chrom 11
Most common extracranial solid malignancy?
neuroblastoma
most common cancer in infancy?
neuroblastoma
Hypsarrythmia on EEG and opsomyoclonus are hallmark findings of?
neuroblastoma
How do you diagnose neuroblastoma?
Increased VMA and metanephrines on urine collection
hydrocele
remnant of tunica vaginalis
painless, swollen, fluid filled, transilluminates on inspection
If you see varicocele on one side…?
always ultrasound the other side
Does surgical correction of cryptorchidism reduce cancer risk?
no (associated with malignancy regardless of surgical intervention)
hypospadias has a high association with ?
cryptorchidism and inguinal hernias
epispadias is associated with?
urinary incontinence, bladder extrophy
4 characteristic traits of tetralogy of fallot
overriding aorta
pulmonary stenosis
RVH
VSD
Cxray showing boot shaped heart and decreased pulm vascular marking is suggestive of?
Tet of Fallot
Name the 3 holosytolic murmurs
mitral regurg
tricuspid regurg
VSD
most common congenital heart defect in Down Syndrome?
endocardial cushion defect of AV canal
A single S2 is heard in this congenital heart defect?
transposition of great vessels
most common cyanotic condition in kids ?
Tet of Fallot
most common cyanotic condition in neonatal period?
TOGV
pulsus paradoxus suggests?
cardiac tamponade and tension pneumo
pulsus bisferiens?
aortic regurg; (double peaked pulse)
pulsus bigeminus?
sign of HOCM;
pulsus alternans
left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Gray rather than blue cyanosis, absent pulses, single S2, increased RV impulse?
hypoplastic left heart syndrome
most severe sequela of truncus arteriosus?
pulmonary hypertension
total anomalous pulm venous return?
no venous return between pulmonary veins and left atrium. oxygenated blood returns to the SVC
before surgery for VSD what are some medical treatments?
Diuretics and Digoxin
PDA is a normal finding in the first ____ hours of life. It is considered pathologic after the first ____ hours
12, 24
Best initial test for murmurs? most accurate?
Echo, cardiac cath
Pear-shaped cardiac x-ray?
pericardial effusion
jug handle cardiac xray?
primary pulm artery htn
hearing loss, syncope, normal vitals and exam and a fam history of sudden cardiac death =
long QT syndrome
when is hyperbilirubinemia considered pathological?
- appears on first day of life
- bilirubin rises >5mg/dL/day
- bii > 19.5 in term child
- direct bili > 2 anytime
- hyperbili persisting into 2nd week of life
string sign is seen with?
pyloric stenosis
best initial test to diagnose pyloric stenosis? most accurate test?
ultrasound
upper GI series
first step in management of choanal atresia?
secure airway
how will an infant with choanal atresia present?
difficulty with feeds- cyanosis during feeds. membrane between nostrils and pharyngeal space
choanal atresia is associated with?
CHARGE syndrome
CHARGE syndrome?
C: coloboma of eye (hole), CNS anomalies H: heart defect A: atresia of nasal concha R: retardation of growth/deelopment G: genital/urinary defects E: ear anomlie/deaf
how do you confirm a clinical diagnosis of choanal atresia?
CT scan
imperforate anus has a high association with?
down syndrome
VACTERL syndrome?
V: vertebral anomalie A: anal atresia C: cardio anomalie T: TE fistula E: esoph atresia R: renal L:limb
diagnosis of imperforate anus?
complete failure to pass meconium and physical exam. (do NOT perform barium study or rectal manometry)
Duodenal atresia is associated with?
annular pancreas and down syndrome
Intussusception is associated with?
previously used rotavirus vaccine and HSP
best initial test for intussusception?
ultrasound- doughnut sign or target sign
what is both diagnostic and therapeutic for intussuception?
barium enema
when should you not perform a barium enema in case of intussusception?
peritonitis, shock, perforation
Best initial test for duodenal atresia and volvulus?
AXR
Rotavirus is most commonly seen in what season?
Winter
antibiotics of choice in nec enterocolitis?
vanc, gent, metronidazole
first step in management when nec enterocolitis is diagnosed?
antibiotics
small left colon syndrome is found in?
infants born to moms with DM (can be diagnosed by barium study. can cause distension from constipation)
90% or more cases of CAH are due to?
21-hydroxylase deficiency
hypotensive child with severe electrolyte abnmlites?
CAH
In CAH describe common genitalia findings in girls/boys?
ambiguous in girls. boys typically normal- but can lose defining sex features as they age.
most common organisms causing neonatal sepsis?
GBS
E.coli
S. aureus
Listeria monocytogenes
treatment for neonatal sepsis
ampicillin, gentamicin
treatment for Toxo?
pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine
Roseola is caused by? presents as?
herpes virus 6+7. fever and URI progressing to diffuse rash.
Mumps presents as?
fever, parotid swelling, orchitis
Initial management of patietn with Croup who presents in respiratory distress?
racemic epinephrine to decrease swelling
croup is caused by?
parainfluenza types 1 and 2
how can you differentiate croup from epiglottitis?
croup- hypoxia on presentation
epiglottitis- hypoxia imminent
first step in management of epiglottitis?
intubation
management of epiglottitis?
- inubate in OR incase you need a tracheostomy
- ceftriaxone 7-10 days
- rifampin to all close contacts
severe coughing followed by vomiting is suggestive of?
paroxysmal stage of whooping cough (bordetella pertussis)
erythromycin and azithromycin are beneficial for whooping cough when?
only during catarrhal stage (first 14 days of runny nose and congestion)
treatment for diptheria?
antitoxin. abx dont work.
management for legg calve perthes disease?
rest and nsaids
eventual surgery on both hips
painful hip and externally rotated leg?
SCFE