Peds Block 2 Flashcards
What are the three categories of fever?
Short duration- localized S/Sxs; dx w/ history and PE
W/out focus- often kids <3y/o; Hx or PE fail to show cause
Unknown origin- Fever >8 days w/out identifiable etiology despite PE, labs or after 1wk of hospitalization
Teething kids usually don’t have a fever higher than ?
What are two main causes of Fever Without Focus/Source?
100.4*
UTI and pneumonia
Serious bacterial infections in neonates/infants are usually due to ? 3 things
What is the most and second most common microbe?
Bacteremia UTI Meningitis
E Coli*, GBS
HSV induced virus is considered if PT is febrile and younger than ?
Peds who appear well but with fever are more likely to have ?
<28days
Virus
Peds under ? w/ fever need to be evaluated by the ER and NOT given ?
Tachypnea= ? Tachycardia= ?
2mon, no antipyretics
> 60breaths pm
180bpm
How do you determine petechiae from other rashes?
All kids <1mon w/ fever w/out focus or source have what follow up step done
Petechiae= no blanching, more concerning
Admitted
CBC, culture, UA/culture, LP, CXR, stool WBC/culture if diarrhea is present
Post-labs: start ampicillin/gentamycin
Kids w/out fever but have toxic signs and are 1-36mon get
Admitted CBC, blood culture, UA/culture, LP (if 1-3mons and irritable*) Stool WBC/culture if diarrhea CXR if Temp >102.1 and WBC >20K Empiric Ceftriaxone or Cefotaxime
What are 2 common bacterial infections in kids?
Acute Otitis Media- bulging, erythematous, and non-mobile TM
Strep Pharyngitis- seen late fall/winter, uncommon <3y/o
Prevent heart complications w/ PCN
What are the female risk factors for UTIs?
What re the risk factors for males?
White, <1yr, 102.2* or higher, Fever 2 days or longer
Uncircumcised, nonblack, temp 102.2 for more than 1 day
What are the two main types of bacteremia?
What are the more common agents?
Source: pneumonia, cellulitis
Occult: +culture in well appearing child
Pneumococcus
H Influenza Type B
Define Fever of Unknown Origin
What’s the difference between FOUO and Fever of Known source?
Fever >100.4 no origin +8 days
Duration
PT >6yo w/ fever is usually due to ? while adolescents w/ fever are more likely due to ?
Preterm infants less than <32wks have not received all maternal ?
Low birth weigh babies can summon ? type of immune reaction?
Respiratory/GU
TB autoimmune IBD lymphoma
IgG- cross placenta during second half of last trimester via active transport
IgM
Define Sepsis and Severe Sepsis
Systemic Inflammation Response Syndrome
Severe= end organ compromise
Temp >101.3
Tachy >2SD for age or,
Hypoxemia <70mm room air
HR >2SD for age or,
HOTN <2SD for age or,
Cap refill >3 sec
Lactic acidosis
Oliguria
AMS
Bacterial meningitis will present with what type of opening pressure?
What type of defect cause kids to be susceptible meningitis?
What two PT populations are more likely to get Strep Pneumo meningitis infections?
High
C5-8 defects w/ spleen issues
Functional asplenic- sickle cell
HIV
How is meningitis transmitted and what PT populations may be more susceptible?
What PT populations are more likely to get N Meningitidis infections?
What 4 serogroups are in the MCV4 vaccine?
Respiratory tract secretion/droplet
Native American/Eskimo
Younger than 5y/o, 15-24y/o
A C W Y X (verify)
B- has own vaccine
A: MC in Africa
B: MC in US
HIB infections more common during what part of life?
N Meningitidis has what 6 serogroups?
N Meningitidis mengingitis presents w/ what 2 S/Sxs?
70% of cases in first 5yrs of life
Peak at 6-9mon
A B C X Y W-135
Pruprua + non blanching
Since ABX are usually started prior to obtaining an LP, what lab results can be elevated for days later?
Traumatic LP taps are less likely to affect Gram stain, culture and glucose but can affect what two results?
Pleocytosis w/ neutrophils
Elevated protein
Red glucose
Leukocytes and Protein
What are 3 meningitis DDx?
Partially treated bacterial meningitis
Encephalitis- changes in mental status, greater risk for seizures, global neuro abnormalties
CNS abscess- focal neuro signs, Dx w/ CT
What ABX for meningitis is recommended for kids outside of neonatal period?
Vancomycin w/ 3rd gen Ceftriaxone
Meropenem- PCN/cephalosporin allergy
L monocytogenes suspected= ampicillin
Imm compromised/gram neg microbe- Cefepime/Meropenem
Three potential complications of meningitis Tx
Which microbe causes the survivors to have sequelaes of deaf, seizure, blind or learning disabilities?
SIADH
Hearing loss
Subdural effusion w/ S Pneumo and H Influenza
Pneumococcal infection
What part of a meningitis presentation indicates a poor prognosis?
Define Encephalitis and the 3 types
Young Long duration Seizure/coma Shock Low/no CSF ImmComp PT
Inflammation of brain parenchyma causing dysfunction (post infxn, chronic degeneration, viral)
What are the most common cause of viral meningoencephalitis?
Picornaviridae- neonate (functionally immcomp) and ImmComp PTs
Arbovirus: arthropod vector, most are zoonotic
What does HSV1 cause?
What does HSV2 cause?
Sporadic encephalitis
Coma/death in 70% of PTs
Neonatal encephalitis vix vertical transmission
What is a common Sx at presentation of acute infectious encephalitis
PTs w/ suspected acute infectious encephalitis get what serological studies?
Seizure
Cat scratch dz- from kitten Lyme dz Epstein-Barr Arbovirus Mycoplasma pneumo
What test procedures is done for HSV, enterovirus and west nile during work ups?
What is done for Tx of viral encephalitis
PCR
No therapy except: HSV, Variclla, Cytomegalovirus, HIV
What viral CNS infection can have a severe sequelae if not Dx/Tx promptly?
Rubeola= ?
HSV
(Done w/ Lect 1)
Measles: koplik, cough, coryza (runny nose), conjucitibits ( Fever and 3 C’s)
Rubella= ?
Roseola= ?
German measles
Milder, Blueberry muffin baby
Exanthem Subitum/6th Dz
Fever, no fever, rash
(Subitum= sudden)
Varicella= ?
5th Dz= ?
Chicken pox
Dew drops on rose petals, itchy
Erythema infectiosum
How long/how are infants protected from measles?
What Dz can measles cause in Leukemia/HIV PTs?
Protected by transplacental maternal Ab until end of first year
Giant cell pneumonia
What is the most common complication of measles?
What is an acute but very late onset s/e?
Ottitis media
CNS: encephalomyelitis Sclerosing panencephalitis (8yrs later)
Humans are the only natural host for ?
How is it transmitted and how long are PTs infectious?
Rubella
Droplet
2 days before-7days after rash
Likelihood of Rubella infecting a fetus is highest at ? and lowest after ?
1st trimester
16wks
PT w/ Rubella develop a rash first where?
How does this rash spread?
Face/neck to torso but fades
Face during progression lasting for 3 days
Lymphadenopathy is more prominent in Rubella PTs than other viral infections, primarily involving ? lymph nodes
What oral finding will be seen?
Suboccipital
Postauricular
Anterior cervical
Rose colored lesions
What finding can be seen in female PTs w/ rubella?
What oral finding may be seen in Rubella PTs
Polyarthralgia of hands
Forchheimer spots 3 days before rash
How is Rubella Dx?
What unique finding is seen in CRS PTs?
Serological IgM, usually turns + 5 days after Sxs
IgM at 3mon
Stable/rises over 7-11mon
Rubella infecting babies creates CRS w/ ? issues?
Why are these PTs dangerous?
Deaf Cataract CHDz (PDA)
Secrete virus x 12mons
How is Rubella Tx?
When is this vaccination c/i?
How long after receiving MMR do females need to avoid getting pregnant?
Supportive
ImmComp/Supressed
Pregnant
Received Immunoglobulin in past 11mon
28days
When can post-exposure prophylaxis be given for Rubella?
What is the most common and accompanied Sxs of mumps
Within 3 days
Orchitis
Fever, Parotid swelling or tenderness
How is Mumps spread?
How long are PTs contagious?
Respiratory droplet
7 days before - after parotid swelling
What causes 5th Dz
Because this Dz has a high affinity for progenitor cells, what PT populations are at risk?
Parvovirus B19
Hemolytic anemias= aplastic crisis
Fetal anemia
Hydrops fetalis
How is 5th Dz transferred and what season is it seen in?
Because this present with vague URI/flu like Sxs, what key finding is indicative?
Respiratory secretion
Blood transfusions
Spring
Slapped cheek rash w/ circumoral pallor
What happens in each stage of development during 5th Dz?
What areas of the body are not affected by this virus?
1: slapped cheek
2: erythematous truncal rash
3: central clearance leads to lacy reticulated rash leading to desquamination
Palms/soles
How is 5th Dz Dx?
How is it Tx?
IgM, PCR
Hydration, antipyretic
Transfusion if PT has aplastic crisis
IV immunoglobulins if ImmComp w/ anemia or chronic infxn
What PT population will not develop a rash when infected w/ 5th Dz?
What part of pregnancy is most susceptible to this infection and to whom?
What two PT populations are at highest risk for 5th’s?
Transient aplastic crisis PTs
2nd trimester
Pregnant
Deficient blood production d/o
6th Dz is AKA ?
What causes this?
Exanthem Subitum
Roseola
HHV 6 and 7
When are most cases of Roseola seen?
How does this present?
95% w/ HHV-6 by 2yrs, peak is 6-9mon
Fever before rash
Sudden/abrupt fever 103.5
Maculopapular rose colored rash w/ defervescence
What is the sequence of spreading of Roseola rash?
What is the gold standard for Dx?
Trunk to face to extremities
Viral culture
How is Roseola Tx?
What complication can occur from this dz?
Hydration, antipyretic
ImmComp= Ganciclovir/Foscarnet
Encephalitis
Virus associated hemophagocytosis syndrome
How does Varicella get transmitted and where does it reproduce?
How long are these PTs infectious?
Airborne
Contact w/ eye/resp tract
Nasopharynx/UR tract
Until all lesions are crusted over
How does Varicella rash spread?
How does this rash look and what are the stages?
Trunk to head, face and extremities
All lesions stages at once (all lesions in same stage= smallpox)
Non-umbilicated oval tear drop vesicles w/ erythematous base and possibly on membranes
Vesicular-pustules-scabs
What is the most common complication with Varicella?
What other adverse events can occur?
Secondary skin infections from Staph/Strep
Pneumonia
Reye syndrome- avoid ASA and salicylates
What happens to neonates exposed to Varicella 5 days before/2 days after delivery?
What is used for Tx?
Neonatal varicella, no shingles
VZIG
IV immunoglobulin
When do Varicella PT get an anti-viral
Mortality from varicella increases if ? 2 things are present?
Acy/Valacyclovir
Unvaccinated +12y/o
Chronic skin/pulmonary dz
CCS/salicylate therapy
+20y/o
ImmComp
When do kids get Varicella vaccine?
What type of immunity does VZIG offer when used as post-exposure prophylaxis?
12-15mon
4-6yrs w/ MMR
Passive- given within 96hrs of exposure
Define Zoster
Can mothers w/ this outbreak continue to breast feed?
Recurrence of latent VZV from direct contact
Yes, but must cover and prevent skin on skin/direct transmission
Where does Zoster outbreaks usually occur?
What is an adverse effect?
Thoracic/lumbar w/ unilateral lymphadenopathy
CN7 Ramsay Hunt syndrome: facial paralysis and ear canal vesicles
What are two predisposing signs that a PT w/ zoster outbreak will have prolonged pain?
What zoster vaccine has the CDCs recommendation as the strongest level of protection?
Advanced age
Severity of pain at presentation
Shingix
Zostavax
How/what causes hand, foot and mouth?
How do PTs present?
Coxsackie A16 via fecal/oral route
Sore throat
Lesions hand>feet
Anorexia
Mouth pain
Where do young kids present with Hand foot mouth Sxs?
How is this Tx?
Diapered areas
Pain control and hydration
What is a s/e of having hand, foot, mouth dz?
What Sx do adults develop who get hand foot mouth?
Desquamation of nails, hands and feet weeks later
Oral lesions
What causes Scarlet fever
How does this rash start and spread
GAS
Starts at neck, spreads to trunk/extremities that feels like sandpaper but blanches w/ pressure
Peels like sunburn after resolution
PT presenting with Scarlet fever rash and a Pos GAS test gets ? med
Define Herpes Gingivostomatitis
Amoxicillin
Herpes of gingiva and vermillion border
Define Herpes labialis
How does this present?
Cold sore/fever blister
Skin/membrane of vermillion border, most common form
Erythematous papules progressing to groups of 2-4mm and fluid filled w/ erythematous base
Define Viral Paronchia
How can this be acquired
Herpetic whitlow
Herpetic gingivostomatitis
Define Herpes Gladiatorum
How are they treated?
Unique to wrestler/rugby
PO A/V/F-fyclovir
What is a rare but dangerous outcome from genital herpes?
What causes pinworms?
Aseptic (viral) meningitis
Enterbius Vermicularis- nematode/roundworm
How are pinworms Tx?
What is the most effective prevention method?
Pyrantel pamoate (alt)
Albendazole
Mebendazole (alt)
Hand hygiene
What causes scabies
How does it present?
Mite: sarcoptes scabei
Severe/paroxysmal itching
Linear papules in axilae, umbiilicus, groin, webbed spaces w/ 1-2mm red pappules
What part of the body is not affected by scabies?
What is the standard Tx and what is the most effective -cide agent?
Face
Permethrin cream
Heat
What is the most common chronic relapsing skin dz in infancy/children?
What type of FamHx is this related to?
Atopic dermatitis/eczema
Atopy (allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema)
Define Atopic March
How does atopic dermatitis present?
Food allergy, Allergic rhinitis, Asthma
Itch that rashes/Bricks w/out mortar
Nocturnal pruritus and cutaneous reactivity= cardinal feature
How does atopic dermatitis present on infants?
Where does is present on older kids or chronic cases?
Face, scalp, extensor surface (spares the diaper)
Flexor folds, extremities
What finding is indicative a PT will have severe cases of eczema?
How is this condition Tx?
Outbreaks crossing flexor folds
Avoid triggers Liberal bland emollients Topical anti-inflammatory (Cornerstone= CCS) Warm baths w/ rapid lotion Baths w/ 1/4 cup of bleach
When are Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors used for Atopic Dermatitis
When are these sought out instead of earlier treatments?
Immune modulators for +2y/o
Pimecrolimus- mild/mod
Tacrolimus- mod/sev
Parent w/ steroid phobia
Face/neck dermatitis
What meds can be used as adjuncts for Tx of Atopic Dermatits?
1st Gen sedating anti-histamine (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine) for sleep and reduced pruritus
Systemic CCS- failed topical, anticipate rebound flare ups when d/c
Derm referral: severe cases of UV therapy or Systemic Cyclosporine
Where does Secondary Impetigo come from?
How is it Tx?
Atopic dermatitis- Staph A or GAS
Topical localized- Mupirocin
Widespread- PO 1st Gen cephalosporin (cephalexin)
Define Eczema Herpeticum
How do these PTs present?
Eczema/HSV overlapping dz
(Kapsois Varecelliform)
Punched out/crusted over appearance
What is the only two reasons to prevent infant from trying peanuts at home?
What are the two sub-types of contact dermatitis and how are each Tx?
Egg allergy
Severe eczema
Irritant: remove agent (dirty diaper), Tx w/ CCS
Allergic:
How does Diaper Dermatitis w/ Candida present?
How is this Tx?
Secondary process causing
beefy red/pink skin w/ numerous pustules and satellite papules
Fist: Ointment/paste barrier w/ petroleum or zinc oxide
Hydrocotisone (short term)
Disposable diapers
Anti fungals: Nystatin, Clotrimazole
Dry skin dermatitis is AKA ?
How is it Tx?
Lip licker dermatitis
Erythematous/fissured in area of exposure
Stop offending action
Moisturizer cream
Steroids/topical ABX if refractory
Define Juvenile plantar dermatosis
How is it Tx?
Pre-puberty child w/ hyperhidrosis wearing occlusive foot wear
Emolient after removing socks/swimming
Severe: med/high topical steroids
Define Allergic Contact Dermatitis
How do they present
Cell mediated immune reaction, Type 4 or delayed/ type
Pink w/ sharp margins in weird patterns that have clear vesicles/bullae in middle
What are the DDx of allergic contact dermatitis?
What type of plants can cause allergic contact dermatitis?
HSV Dermatophytoses Impetigo Cellulitis
Rhus (poison ivy/oak)
What causes Seborrheic Dermatitis
How does it present
Malassezia yeast
ASx PT w/ circumscribed w/ well defined borders of scales/hyperkeratosis on face, neck, diaper, ubilicus
Seborrheic in infants usually presents as ?
How do adolescents present?
Craddle Cap
Hair loss, blepharitis, brown scaly areas w/ yellow crust
What is the difference between Seborrheic dermatits and Acute Dermatitis
How is infantile seborrheic cases Tx?
Seborrheic doesn’t self resolve, chronic relapses
Emolients/oil
Persistent: low CCS and topical anti-fungal
Ketonconazole shampoos
What is the first line Tx for seborrheic dermatitis in kids/adolescents?
Define Pityriasis Rosea
1st: Antifungal shampoo,
Topical CCS- Fluocinolone
2nd: topical calcineurin inhibs/keratolytic (urea)
Once resolved, 1/wk antifungal shampoo wash
Winter occurrence in adolescents as Herald Patch (on trunk/prox thigh), evolves into Christmas tree pattern parallel to skin tension lines
How is Pityriasis Rosea Tx
Define Psoriasis
Menthol/Camphor lotion
PO anti-histamine
Phototherapy
Papulosquamous rash, w/ plaque being most common
Sharp demarcation, irregular borders that turn “mica” like if UnTx
Where does psoriasis present
Define Auspitz sign
Scalp knees elbow Umbilicus
Ear canal
Kids- face, nail plate
Pinpoint bleeding w/ scale removal
Define Guttate Psoriasis
What usually precedes this presentation?
Mostly in kids
Eruption of oval/round papules on trunk, face, proximal limbs
Wks after strep infection
What is the foundation of Psoriasis Tx?
What can be used ad adjuncts?
Topical CCS
Vit D analogs
Salicyclic acid
What secondary therapy may help adolescents w/ Psoriasis?
What is used if extensive skin involvement is present?
Phototherapy
Immunosuppressives- Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, TNF antagonists
Define Erythema Multiforme
Who/when does this primarily affect?
First of several hypersensitivity syndromes
Target lesion: Red, white, purple ring w/ plaque/bullae on hands, feet, elbow, knee
Males in second decade
What are two predisposing factors that can cause Erythema Multiofrme
This often is the first of what following two issues?
HSV infection
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Steven Johnson
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Steven Johnson/Toxic epidermal necrolysis are most commonly caused by
How is it Dx
Drugs- NSAIDs ABX sulfonamide anticonvulsant
Infection- mycoplasma pneumo
Nikolsky sign- rub skin and sloughing occurs
How does early cases of Steven Johnson/Toxic Epidermal present
How is it Tx?
Swollen lips
Bilateral conjunctiva erosion
Genital mucus erosion
Stop agent
Support- feeding, fluid/E+
Burn unit
Ophthalmology
What is the most common skin d/o in adolescents
What are the 3 parts of this
Acne vulgaris
Hyperkeratosis
Inc sebum
Propionbacterium increase
What are the two types of acne?
Non-inflammatory comedomes:
Open/blackhead- open to air, superficial
Closed/whitehead- closed to air, deeper
Inflammatory comedomes:
P. acnes colonization that ruptures, appearing as papules, pustules, cysts
What is the mildest form of acne?
What area is most commonly involved in men/
Adolescent comedomes in central face
Trunk
What are the stages of acne?
1: comedomal, minimal papules and occurs w/ puberty or 1wk prior to menses
2: papules on face only
3: pustules w/ scarring and possible cysts
4: nodulocystic acne, scarring and cysts
What topical agent is 1st line therapy for acne Tx?
What drugs does this line of therapy encompass?
Comedolytic agent: Retinoid x 6-8wks, will worsen before it gets better
Dec keratin/sebum/inflammatory
MOST effective monotherapy
Tretinoin Adapalene Tazarotene Salicylic acid Azelaic acid
What are the major s/e of using retinoids for acne?
When are PO ABX treatments used for acne?
Irritation
Adapalene- minimal
Tretinoin- red and scaling
Taza- only irritation
Mod/Sev/Inflammatory resistant to topicals
Doxy, Mino>tetracycline
What is the s/e of taking PO ABX for acne?
What med is used w/ systemic ABX and for maintenance after completing AB regime?
Pill esophagitis due to routine lasting for 3mon
Benzoyl peroxide or retinoid
What education piece has to be done when prescribing Isotretinoin for acne?
What OCPs can be used for acne?
Tetratogenic agent
Triphasics- Orthotricyclen has FDA approval for acne
When using OCPs for acne, what do they have to be low in?
What would be the benefit of prescribing Yasmin/Yaz?
Progestin
(Norgestimate, Desogestrel, Levonorgestrel)
Progestins that are spironoloactone analogs w/ antiandrogenic effects
Where are giant congenital pigmented nevi usually seen?
What are two outcomes that need to be monitored for?
Posterior trunk
Head/extremeties
Neuromelanosis- melanocytes in CNS
Malignant melanoma- cutaneous or neural
What is the most common type of cancer is kids?
When are nodal metastases seen and what does that indicate?
Melanomas- white females 15-19y/o on extremities/heads of males
More likely to occur in younger kids, not associated w/ decreased survival
Adolescent w/ nodal dz- significant negative prognosis
What are the ABCDEs of pediatric derm?
How do peds melanomas usually present?
Asymmetry Boders Color Diameter >6mm Evolving
Amelanotic
More likely- regular borders and less than 6mm in diameter
Papules/papulonodules
Define Pyogenic Granuloma
Where are they most commonly seen?
What is the definitive Tx?
Pink/red popular lesion after trauma, grow rapidly in weeks
Bleed a lot if damaged
Head, neck, UE
Surgery
How is Molluscum Contagiosum transmitted
What type of microbe causes it?
Where does it most commonly occur?
Direct contact vi autoinoculation
Poxvirus- replicates in epithelial cells
Neck, arm pit, thigh
Rare- face
How are extensive cases of Molluscum Contagiosum Tx?
What microbe causes the majority of cervical cancer?
Cryotherapy
Topical Cantharidin but not on face
HPV 16 and 18
What is the most common type of wart seen in kids?
Define Verruca Plana and where they are seen?
Verruca Vulgaris from HPV 1 and 2 from direct contact/fomites
HPV 3 and 10
<3mm on dorsal hand, knee, arm and face
Painful when on soles of feet
Define Condylomata Acuminata
What type of wart Tx has topical Tx recommendation?
Genital warts- HPV 6 and 11
Most common STI
Flat and Common
Salicylic acid, Liquid N, Laser
How are anogenital warts Tx?
HPV vaccine covers ? strands?
Topical Podophyllotoxin or Imiquimod
Laser ablation/ImmTherapy w/ intralesion interferon
6 11 16
18 31 33
45 52 58
When are HPV vaccines given?
What causes Impetigo and how does it present?
What is a post-infection risk of Step Impetigo and what is NOT a post-infection risk?
2 doses 9-14y/o
3 doses if +15y/o
Staph A/GAS
Honey crusted lesion
+ Glomerulonephritis
- ARF
How is Impetigo Tx
Define Erysipelas
Topical 2% Mupirocin
Superficial form of cellulitis from GAS
Tx w/ 1st Gen Cephalosporin
High MRSA= Clindamycin or Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
What causes folliculits
Staph A causing dome shaped/erythematous papules
Chlorhexadine wash
Clindamycin wash
Unresolved= PO ABX
What microbe causes hot tub folliculitis
How is it Tx?
P aeruginosa
Pruritic deep purple pustules on areas covered by swimsuit
Self resolving in 1-2wks
Define Furuncles
Where do they usually occur
How are they treated
AKA Bolis
Deep hair follicle infection causing nodule w/ inflammaotry reaction
Neck Trunk Arm pits Butt
I and D, PO ABX
Define Carbuncle
How are they Tx?
Deepest hair follicle infection causing abscesses
I and D, PO ABX
What causes Perianal dermatitis
How does it present
How is it Tx?
GAS
Well demarcated, tender erythema 2cm around anus
PO PCN or Amoxicillin
PTs w/ superficial fungal infections have a lifetime risk of developing ?
How are these superficial infections Dx?
Dermatophytosis
KOH exam and fungal culture
How are superficial fungal infections Tx?
How is Onychomycosis Tx
Creams: Mico/Clot/Keton-azoles for body, foot, jock
PO antifungal for Capitis (Grise, Terbin, Itracon)
Tinea Unguium
Confirm w/ KOH
Tx: PO Terbinafine or Itraconazole x 12wks and monitor LFTs
What can cause neontral Kusmaul breaths?
What can cause Cheyne-Stokes?
What is and the causes of Biot respirations?
DKA, Metabolic acidosis
CNS injury
Depressants
HF
Uremia
Breathing followed by apnea
Brain stem injury
Posterior Fossa mass
Define Stridor
Define Wheeze
Harsh sound from obstructed airway during inspriation
Obstruction of lower airway during expiration
Low- large/central airway
High- small, peripheral
Define Rhonchi
Define Rales
Irregular rattling from secretion in intrathoracic airway
Fluid secretions in small airways causing cellophane crumpling sound
What are four causes of decreased breath sounds?
What is the narrowest part of children’s and older/adult airway
Atelectasis
Lobar consolidation
Thoracic mass
Pleural effusion
Children: Cricoid ring
Older/Adult: Glottis
Define stridor and the cause
Croup is AKA ?
Upper airway obstruction Infants laryngomalacia (floppy larynx)
Laryngotrachobronchitis
Croup is most commonly caused by ?
What age does it effect?
Parainfluenza 1-4
Adenovirus
Influenza
RSV
6mon-3yrs, peak 2-3y/o
What x-ray sign is significant for croup?
How is it Tx?
Steeple sign- subglottic narrowing
Humidified air
CCS- Dexamethasone
Prednisolone
Reacemic epinephrine- constrictor, reduces epiglottitis
When are Croup PTs admitted?
What can be done at home to assist w/ Sxs?
<6mon
Multiple ED visits in 24hrs
Suspected bacteria infxn
Stridor at rest
Cool mist
If PT has croup, starts to get better but then gets sick again, what could it be?
What microbes can cause epiglottitis?
Laryngomalacia
GAS
Staph A
HIB/Diphtheria- if un-vaccinated
What is seen on PE for epiglottitis?
How are they Tx?
Cherry red/swollen epiglottis
ABX and intubation
What is seen on x-ray for Epiglottitis?
What is the most common cause of infant airway obstruction?
Thumb sign
Liquid
What are the most common foreign bodies seen in airways of toddlers/older kids?
When so suspected airway obstruction PTs get an x-ray?
Grapes, Nuts, Hot dog, Candy
First time unilateral wheezer
What is the most common chronic Dz in childhood in industrialized countries?
What gender does it occur in more during childhood/adults?
Asthma
Kids: B>G
Adults: W>M
What are the 2 phases of asthma?
How is asthma Dx?
Early: bronchospasm
Late: inflammation
Pulm function test
<5y/o- trial of meds
CXR
Asthma is a ? issue
Expiration
How is asthma classified?
Intermittent:
2 or less day time Sxs
Inhaler use 2 or less/wk
Persisitent:
Mild- 2 or more days/ wk using inhaler +2 days/ wk and not more than 1/day; minor limitations on life
Mod: daily Sxs and inhaler use; some limitations on life
Sev: multiple Sxs during day and inhaler use; extreme limitation on life
How do you classify asthma control?
Well: <2 days wk, not more than 1 daily Sxs
Not well: >2 days/wk or multiple times per day
Poor: Sxs every day
What is the rules of 2 for Dx/Tx of asthma
What is a known/identifiable cause of recurrent asthma and who is most susceptible?
Need for daily anti-inflammatory meds:
2 or more day Sxs or,
2 or more awakenings/mon
Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis from A. Funigatus
Steroid dependent asthma or CF
PT w/ uncontrolled asthma and GI Sxs needs to have ? test?
What is the goal for Tx for asthma for inhaler use?
Cystic Fibrosis
SABA albuterol 2 or less days/wk
What meds are used for acute asthma management?
What is the benefit of using CCS and which ones are used?
Albuterol
Ipatropium
Burst therapy to shorten exacerbation
Prednisone/solone
Why do we not leave asthma PTs on CCS therapy for long periods of time?
After Dx asthma, what is the first line medication given and what are two common s/e?
HPA suppression= weight gain, suppressed growth, Cushings
Inhaled CCS
Thrush, dysphonia
What second class of medication can be added to asthma PTs w/ inhaled CCS?
This is also especially effective for ?
Leukotriene antagonist- Montelukast
Exercise induced asthma
What is the long acting B-agonist used for asthma?
What is the risk of this med?
Salmeterol
Black box- not for monotherapy, only in combo use w/ inhaled steroids
What medication can be used in PTs +12y/o w/ mod/sev asthma that can dec allergic exacerbation?
What med is given for anaphylaxis or asthma unresponsive to short acting meds?
Omalizumab- aspergillosis PTs
Epinephrine for PTs that present as “Status asthmaticus” (CO2 retention >40mmHg, tachy and normal pCO2)= impending respiratory arrest
MDIs w/ spacers are as effective for asthma as ?
Why is pertussis so deadly in kids?
Nebeulizers
Can’t get DTAP until 2mon
What are the 3 stages of pertussis?
Catarrhal stage- low fever, rhinorrhea
Paroxysmal- distinctive, violent coughing fits and post-tussive emesis
Convalescent- dec Sxs, cough and whoop
Pertussis is AKA ?
How do infants <3mon present with this Dz?
100 day cough
Apnea/cyanosis after coughing
Apnea alone- CNS damage
What do older PTs complain of who have pertussis?
What is the gold standard lab test to Dx pertussis?
Strangulation feeling followed by coughing and emesis
PCR of nasopharyngeal wash for early phase
Serology for convalescent phase confirmation
How does pertussis change blood and visible on labs?
What would be seen on CXR?
Lymphocyte dominant leukocytosis, not for Dx
Atelectasis
Peripheral infiltrates
How is pertussis Tx?
When is the vaccine given?
<6mon, admit
Azithromycin including for prophylaxis
<1mon= Erythromycin, don’t use Clarithromycin
2 4 6 15-18mon
4-6yrs
Booster: 11-12yrs
Pregnant w/ each pregnancy
What is the number once complication of pertussis?
What is the number one cause of bronchiolitis?
Pneumonia
RSV during 2-6mon
What are the risk factors for bronchiolitis
What does this sound like on exam?
Male
2nd smoke exposure
Not breast fed
Smoked during pregnancy
Mice squeaking on lungs
Wheeze/crackles
How is bronchilitis Dx?
What would be seen on CXR?
ELISA, PCR
Hyperinflated lucency
Flat diaphragm
Atelectasis
When do Peds need additional oxygen w/ bronchiolitis?
What method is used?
What monitoring/Tx step needs to be followed?
90%
Nasal cannula
Dehydration monitoring
What vaccine is given to prevent RSV?
What are the indicators to give the vaccine?
Palivizumab
<29wks gestation
Chronic lung dz of premature, <32wks at birth
CHDz in 1st year of life
When is the influenza vaccine given?
What happens during pneumonia that makes it problematic?
> 6mons
Airway and parachyma with consolidation of aveolar space
Define Pneumonitis
Define Atypical pneumonia
Lung inflammation +/- consolidation
More diffuse than lobar pneumonia
Define Bronchopneumonia
Define interstitial pneumonia
Lung inflammation centered to bronchioles
Inflammation of walls of aveoli
What type of pneumonia is most common in kids?
What are the most common etiologies of pneumonia?
Lobar
Neonates: GBS, Ecoli, Strep pneumo
Infant 1mon-5yrs: RSV, parainfluenza, influenza, Strep pneumo, HIB
> 5yrs: Mycoplasma, Strep pneumo, Chlamydia pneumo
How do neonates present w/ pneumonia?
What are infants first presenting sign?
What part of the VS will help with these Dx?
Fever, Hypoxia
Apnea
Pulse Ox
What will be seen on labs for kids w/ pneumonia?
How will this appear on CXR?
Viral= lymphocyte dominance Bacteria= leukocytosis, neutrophil predominance
Bacteria: lobar location
Viral: diffuse
What are normal respiration rates for infants/toddlers?
0-2mon: >60
2-12mon: >50
1-5yr: >40
>5yr: >20
How are kids w/ pneumonia who have had vaccines Tx?
Amoxicillin
Alt: Cefuroxime and Amox/Clavu
3rd Gen Cephalosporin or Amox/Clavu
Alt: Clindamycin
Allergy to alternate: Levofloxacin
How are kids >7y/o w/ pneumonia who have been vaccines Tx?
Azithromyin, Clarithromycin, Doxy
Macrolide allergy= Levofloxacin
Alt: 3rd Gen Ceph or Clindamycin
How is CAP in neonates Tx while inpatient?
Ampicillin/Gentamycin
Or PCN G
If Staph A concern- use Vancomycin
HSV- use acyclovir
What is the most common life-limiting genetic Dz in Caucasians?
What is the etiology of this?
CF
Chrom7 mutation- cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator gene, D-508
What organs are most likely affected by CF?
PTs w/ CF and sinusitis will commonly grow ?
What Sx is seen on their hands?
Lung Pancreas GI Testes
Nasal polyposis
Clubbing
Infants w/ CF can present w/ ? GI issue?
What happens in CF PTs due to pancreas involvement?
Meconium ileus
Steatorrhea and failure to thrive
Infants need to be screened for CF if they present w/ ? 4 issues
When do kids need to get screened?
FTT
Cholestatic jaundice
Chronic respiratory Sxs
E+ abnormalities
Resp/GI/clubbing Sxs
Nasal polyps <12yrs/old
All siblings of CF PTs
What criteria are needed for Dx CF
Clinical features or,
Sibling w/ CF or,
+ newborn screening
Plus
Evidence of CFTR dysfunction (2 sweat Cl tests) or,
Two CF mutations
What is the TOC for Dx CF?
What can be given to CF Pts to reduce mucus viscosity?
Cl Sweat test: + >60mEq
72hr fecal fat
Aerolized DNAse and 7% NS via nebulizer
Kids are not expected to reach normal vision of 20/20 until what age?
What is legally blind
What is the most common cause of vision impairment in kids?
6yrs old
20/200 or worse
Retinopathy of prematurity
Define the Rule of 8
Determines need to refer childhood vision screening
Age + vision distance w/ tens digit dropped= ?
Equal 8, vision is great
9 or more, vision is poor
What is a baby’s vision at birth?
When do tears when crying develop?
When are eye exams began and how often after?
20/400
1-3mon
6mon
Annually
Baby’s eyes can move abnormally/independent and be called normal until they’re ? old
Fixation/tracking should occur by ? age
6mon
6wks
What are the 4 ways to test distance visual acuity?
Define Hyperopia
Define Myopia
Snellen letter/number
Tumbling E
HOTV
Far sighted- most kids at birth
Squints, rubs eyes, lack of interest in reading
Near sighted- squints due to pin hole effect improving vision, rare except in prematures (ROP)
Define Strabisumus
Define tropia and phoria
Define Amblyopia
Eye misalignment, to squint or look obliquely
Phoria + tropia
Tropia: Constant strabismus
Phoria: fixation of affected eye is interupted “letent strabismus”
Central vision loss due to lack of development
What are the 3 types of amblyopias
What eye issue causes a misalignment of the visual axis
Strabismic- misalignment; brain ignores input from an eye, misalignment
Refractive- blurry; my/hyperopic
Deprivation- obstructed; retinopathy of prematurity, congenital cataract/glaucoma, retinoblastoma (usually w/ leukemia)
Define Hirshberg test
What is normal or what would be seen in a pseudostrabismus
Conrenal light test to assess alignment
Norm- light reflex slightly nasal to center of pupil
Pseudo: eye look misaligned, normal corneal light reflex
How is esotropias Tx?
How are exotropias Tx?
Congenital= surgery
2-5y/o= patch/glasses
After 5yrs= CNS dz
Patch for persistent
Surgery for extreme
Under 3yrs- refer to ophthmologist
What is the cover test done to reveal?
Lack of a red reflex can be indicative of ?
Reveals muscle imbalances
Cover normal eye= affected eye moves in opposite direction of deviation
Leukocoria Cataract Tumor- retinoblastoma Chorioretinitis Retinopathy of prematurity
When are complete ophthalmologic exams warranted?
Premature birth
Cerebral palsy/Downs
Poor school performance
Nystagmus Strabismus Worse than 20/40 after 3yrs or 2 line difference Torticolis Abnormal red reflex
If PT has unilateral conjunctivitis, this rules out ? Dx
What would be the difference in presentation of bacterial/viral conjunctivitis?
Allergies
B: gunk, crusty from medial part throughout day
V: watery
Conjunctivits does not touch what anatomical structure of the eye?
What are the 3 most common causes of ophthalmia neonatorium?
Limbus
Chlamydia
E Coli
Gonorrhea
What are the top 3 causes of viral conjunctivitis
What is the etiology of the conjunctivitis if it is 1-3 days, 2-7, 3-21, or 4-19 days old
Adenovirus
Coxsacie
Enterovirus
1-3: chemical
2-7: Gonorrhea, Staph, Strep, Pseudomonas, E Coli
3-21: HSV
4-19: Trachomatis
How is neonatal conjunctivitis Dx
What is used to prevent gonorrhea conjunctivitis during birth?
Gram stain, Culture
HSV leaves dendritic lesion on cornea
Erythromycin
Tetracycline after birth
What is used for Tx of neontal chlamydia conjunctivits?
What is used for gonrorrhea
What is used for pseudomonas conjunctivitis
Erythromycin
Ceftriaxone
Gentamycin w/ systemic ABX
What is used for neonatal HSV conjunctivitis
What is used for Staph A conjunctivitis
Acyclovir
Erythromycin or polysporin
What microbe is responsible for “pink eye”?
What are the 3 microbes causing post-neonatal conjunctivits and how are they Tx?
Viral pink eye
Adenovirus- use COLD compress
H influenza
Strep pneumo
M catarrhallis
Tx w/ Erythromycin* or Polymyxin B- trimethoprim
What are the 4 ABX she wants us to know for conjunctivitis?
What is the hallmark Sx of allergic conjunctiviits and how is it Tx
Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim
Erythromycin- best for <1y/o
Ciprofloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Pruritus, cobble stoning and bilateral onset
Tx: vasoconstrictor antihistamin NSAID Cromolyn
Define Bleb
What is an important DDx for this?
Temporary blister associated w/ contact to allergen
Ciliary flush- injection around limbus, same day refer asap
Uveitis, Iritis, Iridocyclitis
Define Bepharitis
How do they present
Eyelid inflammation from Staph, Seborrhea and meibomian gland issue
Photophobia, Burning, Irritation, foreign body sensation
How are blepharitis’ Tx?
Define dacryostenosis
Eyelid scrub, warm compress, topical ABX
Lacrimal duct obstruction
Define Dacryocystitis
How are they Tx?
Bacterial infection of Staph A or Staph in lacrimal sac causing swelling and pain
Massage, topical ABX,
Define Hordeolum
How are they Tx
Stye on external eye from infected gland of Zeis
Internal= infected meibomian gland from Staph A causing pain and redness
Warm compress
NSAIDs
Define Chalazion
How are these Tx
Obstructed Meibomian gland causing nontender/non-erythematous swelling
Steroid injection or Surgical removal
Periorbital cellulitis is AKA ?
These PTs won’t have ?
Preseptal cellulitis
Proptosis
Ophthalmoplegia
What microbe causes periorbital cellulitis?
What meds are used for Tx on outpaitent basis?
Staph A/GAS
Cephalexin, Clindamycin, Amox/Clavu
MRSA: Trimeth/Clindamycin
What is a serious complication that can occur from sinusitis?
What microbes can cause this
Orbital cellulitis
Staph A
Strep pneumo
H influenza
How is orbital cellulitis Tx?
What is a CN deficiency that can develop from this condition?
Admit w/ culture
Cefazolin/clindamycin
Cefuroxamine + metron
MRSA= Vanc + Cefotax + Clinda
Cavernous sinus thrombosis- CN 3, 4 V1, V2, 6 palsy from subperiosteal abscess
Acute ottitis media indicates ? microbe etiology
What two ear issues can present w/ fluid in the middle ear and these present w/ ? PE finding
Viral
Acute OM
OM w/ effusion
Conductive hearing loss
When are AOMs common and why?
What is the most common operation performed in infants/young kids?
First 2yrs
Ear canals are still flat, angle down w/ age
Myringotomy
What is the most common cause of acquired hearing loss in kids?
What bacteria cause this most commonly?
What viruses cause this most commonly?
AOM
H influenza
Catarrhalis
GAS
Strep pneumo
Rhino, influenza, RSV
AOM Dx requires ? 3 things
What are the S/Sxs of two of these criteria
Acute onset of S/Sxs
Middle ear effusion and inflammation
Effusion S/Sxs: Bulging Dec/no movement Air-fluid level Otorrhea- spontaneous after TM ruptures
Middle ear inflammation:
TM erythema
Otalgia
What is the most common sequela of AOM?
How is AOM Tx?
OM w/ effusion or chronic OM
Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen ABX- all PTs 2yrs and under Over 2yrs- ABX, consider 24hr observation Amoxicillin Amox/Clavu Cefdinir/Ceftriaxone
When does a kid meet criteria for pressure equalization tube procedure?
What AOM adverse development can be seen on PE?
Developmental risks
Recurrent AOM +3mon effusion and bilateral hearing loss
Mastoiditis
Cholesteatoma
Petrositis
Intracranial extensions
How are recurrent cases of OM Tx?
What vaccines can these PTs get?
<1mon since Tx: new ABX
>1mon: same ABX
>3 episodes in 6mon OR >4 episodes in 12mon, OR IM Ceftriaxone requirement= refer, atopic ABX
Vaccinate- Strep Pneumo and annual influenza
Define Ottitis Externa
What causes it
How do PTs present
Swimmers ear
Pseudomonas or Staph A
Pain, discharge, pinna tender to manipulation
Tragus tenderness w/ chewing
What is the microbe if a kid presents w/ swimmer’s ear but has tube?
How is swimmers ear Tx?
Staph A
Strep pneumo
Catarrhalis
Klebsiella
Ofloxacin or Cipro w/ hydrocortisone or Dexameth
Polymyxin B
Fluoroquinolones safe for tympanostomy tubes
90% of epistaxis arise from what circulatory structure?
What is the number one cause for this to bleed?
Kiesselbach’s plexus
Trauma/picking
What 2 meds can be used to help stop an epistaxis if not self resolving?
What meds are not used for PTs w/ common colds?
Afrin
Pheynlephrine
Antihistamines if <6yrs
No ABX
No cough suppressants
No expectorant
Babies are born with ? 2 sinuses?
What age do others sinuses develop?
Maxiallary and Ethmoid
Sphenoid- 5yrs
Frontal- 7yrs
What is the hallmark finding of sinusitis?
What meds are used to Tx?
Mucopurulent rhinorrhea 10-14 days after cold/URI
First line: Amox/Clavu
PCN Allergy- Levo, Clinda + 3rd Gen
What are the 2 phases of allergic rhinitis
What are the 3 types of allergic rhinitis and what triggers them
Early: mast cell degranulation
Late: eosinophl, basophil, CD4, monotcytes causing inflammation
Seasonal- pollen
Perennial- mites, dander, mold
Episodic- pets
3 most common causes of meningitis?
Parent education for controling peds eczema
Strep pneumo
N Meningitidis
H influenza
Cool temp Emolients Avoid herpes sores Avoid irritating clothes Avoid tobacco No limitation on vaccine, sun or sports Breast feed x4-6mon
Difference in DNA between Parvovirus B19 and HHV 6 or 7
Reactivation of HHV-6 after a bone marrow transport can lead to ?
B19: single stranded DNA
6/7: enveloped double strand DNA
Rash
Encephalitis
Hepatitis
Marrow suppression
Allergic rhinitis presents w/ ? atopic triad?
What is the most potent pharmacological therapy for Tx of allergic/nonallergic rhinitis?
Eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis
Intranasal CCS- reduces inflammation, edema and mucus w/ no systemic effect
MFT- one
Budesonide
What class of meds are preferred for allergic rhinitis?
What meds could be used if kid doesn’t like spraying things up their nose?
2nd Gen anti-histamines- Cetir/Lorata/Fexofen/Deslo-dine
Topical antihistamine:
Azelastine
Olopatadine
What drug can be used as second/third line therapy for allergic rhinitis
This addition is best in ?
Montelukast
Pre-existing asthma
What meds can be used for allergic rhinitis decongestants?
What can be used for non-allergic rhinitis and rhinitis associated w/ viral URIs?
Pseduophedrine
Phenylephrine
Ipratropium
What are the two most common causes of pharngitis mono?
What is the most common viral cause of pharyngitis/tonsilitis?
EBV, CMV
Adenovirus
What is the most important Sx/lack of Sx when Dx pharyngitis/tonsillitis?
What are the tonsil grading methods?
+ Fever
- cough
0-4 4= kissing 3= 50-75 2=25-50 1= <25% 0= not visible
What is the Centar criteria
No cough Anterior adenopathy Fever >100.4 Tonsil swelling/exudate 3-14y/o 45+= subtract 1 pt
1-3: culture/rapid strep
4-5: probable, culture and ABX
What is the gold standard TOC for pharyngitis/tonsilitis?
How is mono tested for is suspected?
Strep swab
Monospot blood test
What meds are used for Strep throat?
Why do we Tx this?
Amoxicillin
PCN
Allergy= Cephalexin, Cefadroxil, Clindamycin
B-lactam allergy: Erythromycin
Shortens Dz Prevent ENT issue Prevents acute TF Prevents spread NO prevention of kidney issue
What does the PANDAS infection present w/
How is thrush Tx?
OCD, tics
Ped autoimmune neuropsych w/ strep
Nystatin
Azole if fist line fails
When does GER peak and resolve?
What are the 3 major concerns if a baby has GERD?
Peak @ 4mon
Resolve by 2yrs
Weight loss/FTT
Esophagitis
Pulmonitis
What are the risk outcomes of GERD?
What is the best imaging study to assess for this?
Esophageal stricture
Asthma
Barrett’s esophagus
Upper endoscopy
What is the first line therapy for GERD?
What is the TOC if Sxs are severe or aspiration?
PPIs
Fundoplication- Nissen operation, prevents them from being able to throw up
How is esophagitis Dx
How is it best Tx
Endoscopy
NPO
Viscous lidocaine, PPI, Metoclopramide, Sucralfate
How is eosinophilic esophagitis Dx
How is it Tx
Endoscopy w/ biopsy
EoE RAST panel
Swallowed CCS
Define Visceral pain
Define somatic pain
Autonomic nerves sending sensation via nonmyelinated fibers of dull, slow onset/poorly localized pain
(functional abdominal pain, IBS)
Myelinated somatic fivers sending signals of well localized pain
What are the 4 types of IBS
What criteria is needed for Dx
IBS-C
IBS-D
IBS D and C
Unspecified IBS
Pain 4 or more days/wk
Pain doesn’t stop after BM
Sxs not better explained
What is the one time essential oils are used?
How are the different stages of IBS Tx?
IBS- peppermint oil
Mild: diet, antidepressants
C: fiber, glycol
D: loperamide
What PT population tends to have cyclic vomiting syndrome?
What issue do they tend to develop later in life?
Caucasian female
Migraine
What meds can be used to help w/ Cyclic Vomitting syndrome?
What meds can be used for abdominal migraines?
Triptans
Zofran
Prophylaxis: Cyproheptadine, Propanolol, Amitriptyline
Antimigraine for aborting episodes
What causes Functional Diarrhea
What is a key component of making this Dx
Toddler Diarrhea
Watery stool from excessive sweet liquids and low fat diets
Painless
No FTT
When is constipation dx?
What life milestones can cause this?
2 or less stools/wk
Hard pellets for 2wks
Intro to solid foods
Toilet training- functional constipation
Start of school- social stress
What are four tests are ordered for constipation and what suspicions are they ordered for
What 3 meds can be used?
Biospy- hirshprungs
Barium enema- malformation
X-ray: spina bifida
Blood work: DM, thyroid, celiac
Glycol
Mg milk
Mineral oil
Define Encopresis
What order is super helpful w/ this Dx
In/Voluntary passage of feces in inappropriate places 1/mon x 3mon
Abdominal x-ray
Celiac dz is associated w/ ?
What are some extraintestinal manifestations that can be seen?
DMT1, Thyroiditis, Turners, Trisomy 21
Osteopenia
Arthritis
Ataxia
Elevated liver enzymes
How is Celiac Dz Dx?
How is the Dx confirmed
IgA Antiendomysial Ab and
IgA tissue transglutaminase Ab AND
Total serum IgA
Endoscopic small intestine biopsy
What can Celiac Pts eat?
How does Allergic Collitis present
Rice Tapioca Corn Buckwheat
Milk/Soy intolerant w/ blood streaked stool but no N/V/pain
What type of formulas do Allergic Collitis babies need to have?
Define Acute Gastroenteritis
Hydrolyzed protein formula (casein hydrolysate)
Sudden diarrhea illness
What is the leading cause of morbidity and common in US babies?
How is this seen as a world-wide issue
AGE
Childhood fatality in developing world
What microbe is the leading cause of AGE outbreaks in day cares?
Shigella, Cryptosporidium
Blood= bacteria, intussusception
ABX= C Diff
What is the only AGE microbe that causes microvilli damage
What are the other 3 common microbes in this etiology
Rotavirus
Astrovirus
Calicivirus
Enteric adenovirus: 40, 41
What microbe can cause AGE that is found in pre-heated food?
What is the difference between secretory and mucosal invasion diarrhea
Campylobacter
Secretory: watery, normal osmolality (cholera, EPEC, ETEC, C Diff
Invasion: blood, WBCs in stool (bacteria etiology)
What medication can help reduce vomiting in AGE PTs in attempt to avoid IV fluid resuscitation?
How is mild/mod dehydration Tx?
Ondansetron
Mild: 50ml/kg over 4hrs
Mod: 100mL/kg over 4hrs
Ongoing: 10mL per stool
Maintenance: 100mL over 24hrs until diarrhea stops
Define Bezoar
When does this presentation peak?
Accumulation of exogenous matter in GI, mostly food or fiber
2nd decade of life
What is the most common chest wall deformity in kids
Infants w/ CHD often have no ? and instead present w/ ?
Pectus excavatum
Murmur
Baby exercise- sweat
FTT
What heart sound is a normal variant in Peds?
What type of S2 is normal and what type is indicative of a defect
S3
However, loud= dilated ventricle
Physiological split- N
Fixed split- ASD
What do cardiac clicks mean?
What type of EKG finding is common
Abnormal valve
Dilated great vessel
Sinus arrhythmia- from immature cholinergic input
What is the most common Sx arrhythmia in Peds
Functional murmurs are AKA
SVT- vagal and adenosine
Benign, Innocent
Functional murmur includes what 4 and their location
Still’s murmur: 3-6yrs, systolic, LLSB or apex, vibratory/muscial, dec w/ upright
Hum: 3-6yrs; continuous, louder w/ upright, changes w/ jugular compression or head turns
Carotid bruit: systolic, over carotid and at any age
Ejection: 8-14yrs; systolic, LUSB, softer when upright and no radiation to back
Peripheral PS: newborn-6mon; systolic, axilla and back, harsh and short
What part of a sickness process accentuates murmurs?
How are murmurs graded?
Fevers- inc blood flow
1: very soft
2: easily heard
3: loud, no thrill
4: loud w/ thrill
5: loud, thrill, audible @ 45*
6: heard w/ no stethoscope
What atrial dysrhythmia is uncommon in Peds population
A-Fib/Flutter
Usually presents after surgical repair of CHDz or mycocarditis, drug toxicity
How does SVT present in Peds?
How can it be managed?
220 or higher w/ sensation of pounding heart
Vagal, ice bag to face (dive reflex), blow through straw
IV adenosine
only do vagal/dive reflex in stable PTs
What Tx is done for V-Tach in peds?
If mother has Lupus or Sjorden’s, what heart abnormalities can be seen?
Conversion if Sx/unstable
Lidocaine/amiodarone if conscious/ASx
Congenital 3* block
Acyanotic lesion implies ?
What is the first and second most common congenital heart defect of kids?
No shunt or L to R shunt
VSD
PDA
How do PTs w/ VSDs not responding to Tx present?
How do VSD and ASD look on EKG?
FTT, PHTN
VSD: LVH
ASD: RAD, RVH
How do PDAs present on exam?
What med is used to keep a PDA open?
Bounding wide PP
Continuous machine murmur
Prostaglandin E- used for cyanotic lesions
Tx of choice for coarctation?
What is the first and second most common cyanotic heart defect?
Surgery
Tetrology
Transposition
What is the most common cause of cardiac defect deaths in the first month of life?
Lesions that produce CHF or PHTN require ? stabilization meds?
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Lasix +/- Digoxin
Acyanotic lesions are usually corrected before ? age
If untreated, most lesions will result in what 3 issues?
2yrs
PHTN
CHF
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
What causes RF
What age does this present in
Group A B-hemolytic strep pharyngitis causing anti-strep Abs to cross react w/ cardiac Ags
6-15y/o
What lab work is done for RF and how is it Dx
What are the minor criteria for Jones?
Anti-strep O titer
2 major or,
1 major, 2 minor
CAFE PAL CRP inc Arthralgia Fever 101-102 ESR inc Prolonged PR intercal Anamnesis of rheumatism Leukocytosis
What ABX are used for acute RF
What age do annual BP checks begin?
Benzathine PCN
Allergic- erythromycin
ASA- for anti-inflammatory
+3yrs
How long do kids need to be still prior to taking BP?
What if the BP cuff is too narrow?
5min
Artificially high
Criteria for White Coat Syndrome
What is the most common cause of HTN in adolescent
95th or higher percentile but normal out of office
Primary essential
What is the most common cause of secondary HTN in kids?
How are kids placed into HTN categories?
Renal dz
Normal: <90th percentile
Pre: 90-95th; repeat in 6mon
1: 95th-99th + 5mmHg; repeat 1-2wks
2: >99th + 5mmHg; evaluate and refer
What BP is always abnormal in peds?
Peds w/ HTN need to be evaluated for secondary cause if what 2 things exist?
+120/80
BMI +85th percentile
+140/100