Peds Flashcards
First A in APGAR
Appearance, 0 - blue/pale, 1 - pink trunk, 2 - all pink
P in APGAR
Pulse, 0 - 0, 1 - 100
G in APGAR
Grimace with stimulation, 0 - None, 1 - Grimace, 2 - grimace and cough
Second A in APGAR
Activity: 0 - Limp, 1 - Some activity, 2 - Active
R in APGAR
Respirations: 0 - None, 1 - Irregular, 2 - Regular
If a child has mastoiditis, what is the next best step in management?
CT head and neck to reveal extent of infection
Down Syndrome cancer risks
Increase ALL, Decrease solid organ tumors
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Normal development in early childhood then loss of acquired skills. Onset 2-10 yrs. Boys
Rett Disorder
Normal development until 2 yrs. then loss of acquired skills. Onset 2-10 yrs. Girls. Seizures
Pertussis: tx
14 Days of Erythromycin (a macrolide) for pt. and close contacts
Tx for Kawasaki Dz?
IV Ig and ASA
Classic signs of peritonsillar abscess
Fever, Trismus (can’t open mouth), “Hot potato” voice, Peritonsillar swelling, Uvula deviation
Ambiguous genitalia ddx?
5-alpha-reductase deficiency, Androgen Insensitivity
Bedwetting Tx.
Behavior mod, DDAVP, Imipramine (tricyclic)
Jejunal atresia keywords
bilious, triple bubble, d/t vascular accident in utero causing intestinal necrosis
Duodenal atresia keywords
bilious 1st day of life, double bubble, d/t failure of duodenum recanalize, assoc. w/ polyhydramnios
Hirschprung disease keywords
bilious, delayed passage of meconium age >48 hrs, Dx: Rectal biopsy gold standard
Necrotizing enterocolitis keywords
bilious, bloody stool, thrombocytopenia and unstable vitals, Dx: XRAY showing intramural air
Pyloric stenosis
NON-bilious, projectile vomiting, 3-6 wks age, olive mass, Dx: US
What is the most common nutritional deficiency in children?
Iron
When can cow’s milk be given?
Not until 1 y.o.
Infectious mononucleosis keywords
EBV, splenomegaly, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy
Leukocyte adhesion deficiency
recurrent bacterial infections, delayed umbilical cord separation, CD18 deficient, No Neutrophils in infected tissues but levels increased in blood (cause they can’t migrate)
Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
Auto Rec, deficient mature B cells and T cells d/t adenosine toxicity
Chronic Granulomatous disease
impaired respiratory burst –> ineffective intracellular killing, Dx: (-) Nitroblue Tetrazolium test –> yellow is seen (normally should be blue)
Cerebral Palsy keywords
equinovarus deformity, clasp knife resistance
Galactosemia
galactose-1-p- uridyl transferase deficiency causing: jaundice, hepatomegaly, catarcts, hypoglycemia, Tx: Soy formula
Congenital CMV keywords
microcephaly, cataracts/chorioretinitis, periventricular calcifications, sensorineural hearing loss
DiGeorge keywords
22q11 microdeletion, decrease T cell production, wide set eyes, small mandible, holosystolic murmur/VSD/Tetralogy of Fallot, neonate with hypocalcemic seizures
Klinefelter (47XXY) cancer risk?
breast ca
XYY males description
pectus exxcavatum, explosive tempers –> “Juvenile delinquents”
What is the most common form of inherited mental retardation?
Fragile X (CGG repeat), S&S: macrocephaly, long face/forehead, high arched palate, large ears, macro-orchidism after puberty
Methylamlonic acidemia keywords
defect of methylmalonyl-CoA –> Succinyl coA, vegan breast feeding mothers who need B12
Who do you avoid HCO3- infusion in DKA?
HypOkalemia, shifts O2 curve left, cerebral acidosis, edema
What is the routine care of a child with sickle cell dz?
Daily PCN by 2 mo., Daily Folate by 6 mo., Meningococcal and PPV23 @ 2 y.o., Morphine/Hydromorphone for pain
Intussusception keywords, Dx? Tx
Bilious, RUQ Sausage mass, Currant Jelly Heme + stool, Target sign, Cannot give Rotavirus vaccine, Dx AND Tx: Air contrast enema
Meckel Diverticulum
remnant of omphalomesenteric (vitelline) duct, 3-6 cm size, 50-75 cm from ileocecal valve in 2 y.o. male, of gastric and pancreatic tissues causing painless hematochezia, Dx: Meckel Radionuclide scan/T-99 pertechnetate
choanal atresia
CHARGE syndrome, pink when crying, blue when stops crying/is feeding
Tx: Chlamydial conjunctivitis
Erythromycin PO
Meconium ileus
failure to pass meconium w/in first 48 hrs, assoc. with Cystic fibrosis. Tx: IVF, NG tube, surgery
Electrolyte imbalance in Cystic Fibrosis
hypOnatremic/hypoChloremic met alkalosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Auto Rec F508 mutation leading to recurrent sinopulmonary infections, steatorrhea, nasal polyps, Dx: Quantitative Pilocarpine Iontophoresis and Sweat Cl-, Tx: Intranasal glucocorticoids, Vit. ADEK supplementation, Aminoglycosides for Pseudomonas infections
Hypothyroidism growth curve in children
normal childhood growth then abrupt falling off growth curve
Tetralogy of Fallot keywords
PROV (pulm stenosis, RV hypertrophy, Overriding Aorta, VSD), boot shaped heart, Tet spells (irritable, tachypnea, cyanosis), harsh systolic murmur @ LSB, Tx: Knee-chest which increases SVR, O2, surgical repair before 6 mo.
Rheumatic Fever keywords
Strep pyogenes (Group A beta hemolytic), J
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (anaphylactoid purpura)
IgA mediated vasculitis post viral URI with mesangium deposition
Bruton’s (X-linked) Agammaglobulinemia
X-linked recessive defect in B TyKinase, recurrent pyogenic (strep pneumo, H. flu) infections, Dx: Dec. Ig GAME and B cells
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
acquired hypogammaglobulinemia, older than Bruton’s, Dx: Dec Ig GAME but normal B cell count
Beckwith-Wiedemann
macroglossia, R sided hemi-hypertrophy, umbilical hernia, 11p15
First line tx. for club foot
Stretching and manipulation THEN serial casting between 3-6 mo.
Kawasaki Dz (Mucocutaneous Lymph node syndrome)
Fever >5d, polymorphous rash, cervical lymphadenopathy, bilateral non-exudative conjunctivitis, Inc. ESR, CRP, platelets, Tx: ASA + IVIg
Nurse Maid’s elbow
Radial head dislocation, Tx: Hyperpronation
Lesch-Nyhan
X-Recessive HGPRT deficiency –> mutilation, gouty arthritis
Gilbert Syndrome
Dec UDP glucuronosyl Transferase causing disorder of bilirubin metabolism
Criggler Najjar
Dec. UDP transferase., Inc. bili and encephalopathy.
What is the most common cause of neonatal sepsis from birth to 3 mo. of age?
Group B. Strep
Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
incomplete evacuation of fetal lung fluid in full term infants leading to respiratory condition, assoc. w/ C-sections, Tx: supplemental O2 PRN
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
common in Down Syn., systolic and diastolic heart mumur, split loud S2, EKG with RV hypertrophy, Cyanosis when nursing
Sturge Weber
seizures + MR + port wine stain along CNV territory, Dx: “tramline” gyriform intracranial calcifications on skull xray, Tx: seizure control, laser therapy for skin lesions
Measles “Rubeola”
fever 104, 4 “C”s, Tx: Vit. A will dec. morbidity and mortality
Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum
Benign papules/pustules spares palms and soles that shows up first 2 wks of life, Tx: Spontaneous resolution
SCID
no lymph nodes, no tonsils, no thymic shadow, Dec. B, T, NK cells, - recurrent sinopulmonary infections, oral candidasis, persistent diarrhea, opportunistic and viral infections
Wiskott Aldrich
X-Recessive WASP gene., Classically a young male with eczema, thrombocytopenia, purpura, and encapsulated infections, Dx: Dec. IgM, T, platelets, but Inc. IgA and E
Most common cause of 2ndary HTN in children?
Fibromuscular dysplasia, “string of beads” on renal a. angiogram (Right > Left)
Rubella “German Measles” S&S, Tx?
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia sequelae
pulmonary hypoplasia and HTN, polyhydramnios
S&S congenital diaphragmatic hernia
concave scaphoid abdomen, barrel shaped chest, dx: prenatal US, Tx: endotracheal intubation
Diamond-blackfan Anemia “Congenital hypoplastic anemia”
progenitor defect causing inc. RBC apoptosis, S&S: pallor, short, web neck, shielded chest, long thumbs, Dx: inc. fetal Hgb, dec. retic., macrocytic anemia, Tx: Corticosteroids
Klumpke’s Paralysis
C8-T1 injury, Claw hand: wrist extended, MCP jts. hyperextended, interphalangeal jts. flexed, Horner syndrome
Erb-Duchenne “Waiter’s Tip”
C5-C6 (Tip me “$5”), Dec. moro reflex, Intact grasp reflex
Most common primary bone tumor
Osteosarcoma, @ metaphysis of long bones, Dx: spiculated sunburst, periosteal elevation (Codman’s Triangle), Inc. AlkPhos, Inc. LDH, Tx: Chemo and Surgical excision
Refeeding Syndrome explained
Carbs –> insulin release –> intracellular movement of K, phos, Mg –> arrythmias and cardiopulmonary failure
Transposition of Great arteries keywords
Egg on a string, Narrow mediastinum, Cyanosis
Parvo B19
targets RBC precursors (dx: 0 Retics), lacy rash
Cephalohematoma
sub-periosteal hemorrhage (limited to surface of one cranial bone –> does not cross suture lines), no scalp discoloration
Tx. Pinworm
Scotch tape test, Metronidazole
Esophageal atresia/Tracheoesophageal fistula
Dx: Polyhydramnios on prenatal US, distended stomach and intestines, choking and regurg with initial feeding immediately after birth, risk for chronic GERD
Friedreich ataxia
AutoRec excess trinucleotide repeat sequences, Abnormal Tocopherol transfer protein, S&S: wide-based gait, dec. vibration/proprioception, no DTRs on LE, high plantar arches
What is the earliest manifestion of vaso-occlusion in sickle cell anemia?
dactylitis (AKA Hand-foot syndrome)