PEDS - 4 - Common Developmental Concerns

Question 1

Severe & Paroxysmal Crying, Often in the Late Afternoon (Cannot be soothed, pained expression)

Answer 1

Colic

Question 2

Diagnostic Criteria for Colic

Answer 2

1. Healthy & Well-Fed Baby
2. Wessel Criteria: Cries for > 3 Hours per Day, > 3x per Week, for > 3 weeks

Question 3

Possible Management Options for Colic

Answer 3

1. Parental Support & Reassurance
2. Lactobacillus Reuteri
3. Change Formula or Have Mom Trial Eliminating Dairy/Gluten

Question 4

Possible Etiologies for Inadequate or Disordered Intake of Food

Answer 4

Limited Appetite (GERD), Autism, Pain, Fatigue

Question 5

Unexpected Death of an Infant < 12 months during sleep who was well prior to death

Answer 5

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)