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Peds Exam 1 Flashcards

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Care Prioritizing

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Life threatening -> limb threatening -> new problem -> chronic problem

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Physiological (food, water, sleep)
Safety (of body, employment)
Love/Belonging (family, friends)
Esteem (confidence, respect by others)
Self-Actualization (morality, creativity)
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Newborn skin permeability

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Increased skin permeability, increased penetration of medication, greater risk of toxicity

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Newborn gastric emptying

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Reduced gastric emptying and intestinal motility, increased time to reach therapeutic concentrations

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Newborn proportion of body water

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Increased body water, important to consider when administering water soluble drugs (reach adult values by 12)

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Newborn proportion of body fat

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Lower proportion of body fat, lower doses of lipophilic drugs are required

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Newborn glomerular filtration and tubular secretion rates

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Decreased glomerular filtration and tubular secretion. Gradual increase in renal function, reach adult values for 1-2 years.

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Things to check if respiration rate of child is too high?

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Fever, room too hot, if child has a chronic condition, if child is “comfortably tachypnic”. Fast breathing children have higher aspiration risk.

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Kids are abdominal breathers until…

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age 7

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Pre-hypertension in peds

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Average systolic and diastolic pressure are in the 95th percentile from 3 separate readings. Will likely turn hypertensive in 1-2 years, monitor closely.

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When to take pediatric BPs

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Annually starting at 3, sooner if demonstrate htn symptoms. If hospitalized or in ED will always get BP. Always get BP if hospitalized or in ED.

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Fever Parameters

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Newborn - 3 months: over 38
3 - 36 months: over 38.9
Children: over 40

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When can children fixate visually?

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3 months

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Corner of eye should line up with….

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Top of ear

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Child under 3 pull pinna…

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down and back

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Child over 3 pull pinna…

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up and back

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Infants are obligate _____ breathers

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Nose. Can have feeding difficulties if nose is clogged with secretions.

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Report to provider if tonsils are…

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swollen, red, or white patches. Leave tonsil exam to end of assessment because kids don’t like it.

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Toddler risk factors for anemia

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Cows milk not a good source of iron, contains substances that bind to iron and impair absorption

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Adolescent risk factors for anemia

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Poor eating habits, rapid growth rate

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IgG

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80% of the antibodies in the system. Crosses the placenta. Newborn levels similar to mother’s, but disappear by 6-8 months.

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IgA

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Prevents colonization fo bacteria, not present at birth, normal levels by ~6 years. Children at 6 tend to be ill more often due to lack of full complement of immunoglobulins

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IgE

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Binds to allergens. Not present at birth, normal values achieved ~6 years

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Cardiovascular considerations for peds

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Immature heart is more sensitive to volume changes or pressure overload. If giving fluids monitor infants for fluid in lungs, HR changes.

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Respiratory considerations in peds

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Smaller nares = easily occluded
Smaller oral cavity and larger tongue = higher risk of obstruction
Epiglottis still floppy = increased risk of swelling
Cartilage of thyroid, cricoid, trachea is immature, collapses more easily when neck is flexed

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Fears of hospitalized children

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Unknown
Punished
Isolation
Pain
Needles
Death
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Infant - 18 months Erickson

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Trust vs mistrust

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18 months - 3 years Erickson

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Autonomy vs shame/doubt

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3 years - 5 years Erickson

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Initiative vs guilt

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5 years - 13 years Erickson

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Industry vs inferiority

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13 years - 21 years Erickson

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Identity vs role confusion

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Glasgow Coma Score

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Max 15, Min 3, at 7 or below consider respiratory support

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Manifestations of ICP in Infants/Young Children

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Bulging anterior fontanel
High pitched cy
Increased head circumference
Irritabliity/restlessness
Change in feeding
Unconsolable
Sunset eyes
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Manifestations of ICP in Older Children

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Headache
Vomiting (not diarrhea!)
Cognitive/personality/behavioral changes
Diplopia and blurred vision
Anorexia/nausea/weight loss
Seizures
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Late Manifestations of ICP

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Decreased LOC
Decreased motor response
Abnormal sensation to painful stimuli
Decerebrate/decorticate posturing

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Decerebrate vs Decorticate

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Decerebrate: flexing, arms inward. Acute but less severe

Decorticate: rigid extension, head tilted back. More acute.

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Signs of Brain Herniation

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Major LOC
Fixed/dilated pupils
Cushing's Triad: 
-Bradycardia
-Irregular respirations
-Increased SBP, widening pulse pressure
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Hydrocephalus Communicating vs Non-Communicating

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Non-Communicating is more common, blockage in ventricles prevents CSF form being reabsorbed, causing accumulation in the brain.

Communicating: free flowing CSF, not absorbed

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Post-op care for hydrocephalus surgical shunt

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Keep child flat for 24 hours, VS, euro checks, observe dressing, head circumference

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Status Epilepticus

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Continuous seizure lasting more than 5 minutes. Maintain ABC, IV admin of antiepileptic agents (diazepam, loraeepam, loading dose of phosphenytoin). If at home diastat or intranasal midazolam.

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Meningococcemia

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Systemic form of meningitis. Mortality nearly 100% in children, 17-60% in adults

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Meningitis Symptoms in Babies

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Tense or bulging soft spot
High temperature
Very sleeping/too slow to wake up
Breathing fast/breathing difficulty
Extreme shivering
Pin prick rash, purple bruises, anywhere on the body
Diarrhea (sometimes)
Vomiting/refusing to feed
Irritable
High pitched or moaning cry
Blotchy skin, getting purple or turning blue.
A stiff body with jerky movements, or floppy and lifeless
Cold hands and feet
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Meningitis Assessment

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Glasgow Coma score
Signs of increasing ICP
Meningeal signs
Focal signs - hemiparesis, abscess, ischemic areas
Systemic signs of infection
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Meningitis Nursing Interventions

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Isolation
Antibiotics
Watch for increased ICP
Monitor for euro changes
Supportive care
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Strategies to decrease ICP

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Keep head midline, head above 30 degrees, low stimulus environment

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Reyes Syndrome

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Aspirin when given for a viral infection can cause massive unexplained cerebral edema with high ICP in children, which requires aggressive treatment. Changes in hepatic and liver function. Supportive care, ventilator. Sometimes resolves with time, sometimes does not.

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Retractions

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Most common area is subcostal. Subcostal/intercostal/substernal are less severe, severity increases as you go up the body, suprasternal and supraclavicular very severe

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Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

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Group A Strep responsible for 30% of tonsillitis cases. Pharyngitis is usually the trigger sign of a URI, is self limiting. Viral.

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Post-tonsillectomy priorities

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Maintain airway
Do not suction
Any frank bleeding, pallor, emesis of blood, tachycardia, spitting blood = call provider stat
Relieve pain

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Asthma triggers

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Exercise
Seasonal pattern
Viral respiratory illness
Weather changes
Animal dander
Roaches/dust mites
Smoke/aerosols
Emotional
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Peak Flow

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Drops as bronchospasm increases. Should be measured as a baseline. Measure while standing, do 3 times and record highest. Always at the same time every day.

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Exocrine system not working properly, over producing mucous. Try to minimize pulmonary complications, ensure nutrition for growth, encourage physical activity

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Acute Otitis Media

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Rapid onset of signs and symptoms of middle ear inflammation. History of rapid onset ear pain, earache, tugging, rubbing, holding ear, excessive crying, irritability, changes in sleep, behavior, or appetite.

Treat with antibiotics, can consider tympanostomy tubes inserted surgically. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy NOT recommended. Reduce paci use, encourage breastfeeding, avoid tobacco exposure, avoid supine feeding (bottle propping)

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Severe AOM

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Acute Otitis Media w/presence of severe ear pain and fever over 39C

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Recurrent AOM

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3 or more documented and separate AOM episodes in preceding 6 months, or 4 in 12 months

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AOM considerations

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Assure AOM resolves, esp in cognitively delayed patients. Complications can include leading to meningitis, recurrent infections, hearing complications, pneumonia, URIs, bacteremia, cellulitis, continued paint and fever, sleep disruption.

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Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)

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Fluid in middle ear w/out signs of acute ear infection. Usually resolves spontaneously, but if lasts over 3 months consider tympanostomy tubes for kids under 4, over 4 adenoidectomy and/or tympanostomy tubes.

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OME Complications

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Complications include hearing loss, balance and coordination problems, poor academic performance, behavior problems, ear discomfort, recurrent AOM, speech delays.

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Tympanostomy complications

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Rare damage to ear drum. Tubes will fall out 12-18 months, may need replacement, can occasionally leave a hole. Kids can still take baths, swim in pool, air travel.

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Acute Laryngotrachealbronchitis

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Croup. Viral. Upper airway. Whooping, barking cough. Stridor. Supportive care. Reposition, O2, ensure hydration and comfort. Mild = outpatient, significant = hospitalization for hydration and oxygen

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Supraglottitis

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Medical emergency! Bacterial. Rapid onset (3-6 hours), high fever, drooling, history of very sore throat. Look of fear on kid’s face.

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Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)

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Measure of the number of neutrophil granulocytes
Type of WBC that fights infection
Below <1,000 = neutropenic (normal: 3-5,000)

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Mild to Moderate Dehydration Classifiers

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3-4% weight loss

2 of 4: capillary refill >2 s; absent tears; dry membranes; ill appearance

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Mild to Moderate Dehydration Symptoms

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Weight
Fatigued, restless or irritable; thirsty/eager to drink; normal to increase HR, RR; decreased quality of pulses, tears, urine output; eyes slightly sunken; dry mucus membranes

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Mild to Moderate Dehydration Treatment

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Maintain normal diet
ORT
Want to treat at home
Gatorade is not a good rehydration (too much sugar)
Watch for changes in mental status (if worsen go to ER)

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Severe Dehydration Classification

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> 9% weight loss

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Severe Dehydration Symptoms

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Weight
Apathetic, lethargic; drinks poorly or unable to; tachycardia; weak thready pulse; deep breathing; deeply sunken eyes; absent tears; minimal urine output

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Severe Dehydration Treatment

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Pt is NPO – once Pt is in a moderate state can start ORT
Maintain skin integrity
Return child to normal status

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Rotavirus

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Causes more severe diarrhea than other pathogens
Fever and vomiting followed by diarrhea
Symptoms appear 2 days after exposure
Vaccine for young children to prevent severe rotavirus

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Constipation

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Pebble-like hard stools for 2+ weeks; firm stools less that 2/week for 2+ weeks. Consider other things going on (childhood – do they not want to go at school)

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Constipation Treatment

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Diet, fluid management, behavior modification
Increase: water; raw fruits/veggies; ¼ cup apple, pear, prune juice; oatmeal; bran
Decrease: cheese; milk >3 servings; processed foods; sodas; high sugar foods

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Pyloric Stenosis

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Hypertrophic obstruction of the circular muscle of the pyloric canal
Projectile non-bilious vomit
Olive-sized RUQ mass
Irritable, poor weight gain, small stools
Peristaltic waves from left to right across the epigastrium
Hunger even after vomiting. Need surgical treatment: pyloromyotomy

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Intussusception Definition

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Bowel folds back on itself
Most common in 3mo-3y
Most common site: ileocecal valve
Sudden acute abdominal pain; inconsolable crying; bilious vomiting; lethargy
Classic Triad (late): abdominal pain; palpable sausage sized mass; currant jelly-like stools

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Intussusception Treatment

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Air or barium enema
Passage of brown stool indicates spontaneous reduction
Surgery required if enema doesn’t work

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Crohn Disease

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May affect any part of the GI tract
Skipping lesions
Inflammation can burrow through the thickness of the bowel wall
Moderate to severe diarrhea; pain; anorexia and weight loss may be severe; anal/perianal lesions and fistulas are common

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Crohn Disease Treatment Considerations

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Steroid treatment causes moon face – big body image effect

Antibiotics cause diarrhea – can make school difficult

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Ulcerative Colitis

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Only the inner most lining of the colon, mucosa, becomes inflamed (limited to colon and rectum)
Presentation may vary depending on extent of inflammation
Rectal bleeding; severe diarrhea; moderate anorexia and weight loss

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Ulcerative Colitis Considerations

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Steroid treatment causes moon face – big body image effect

Antibiotics cause diarrhea – can make school difficult

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix (McBurney point)
Periumbilical pain that descends to RLQ
Fever (not sensitive or specific)
N&V after onset of pain. Peak incidence 10-12y (higher rupture <4y)

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Cleft Lip/Palate

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Incomplete fusion of lip and/or palate. If cleft palate – aspiration risk!
Keep fed and dry – do not want to pop sutures

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Cleft Lip/Palate Considerations

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Nutrition (feeding devices? Distress?)
Feeding positions; impaired parent/infant bonding
Post-op: assess suture line, provide pain control and prevent crying

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Esophageal Atresia (EA) & Tracheoesophageal Fistula

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Failure of the esophagus to develop as a continued passageway
Failure of trachea and esophagus into distinct structures
Profuse drooling, cyanosis, choking, coughing; feeding returns through nose/mouth; abdominal distension with cry; unable to pass NG tube
Aspiration Risk
EA is not a surgical emergency

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Esophageal Atresia (EA) & Tracheoesophageal Fistula Treatment

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Low intermittent or continuous suction of upper pouch
Side lying or prone with Trendelenburg
Complications: aspiration, reflux, pneumonia, feeding difficulties (may have lacking oral stimulation); esophagus motility

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Omphalocele

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Abdominal contents herniate through the umbilical ring with peritoneal sac. Infection risk.

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Gastroschisis

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Bowel herniates through the defect to the right of the umbilical cord and through rectus muscle. Infection risk.

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Gastroschisis Treatment

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Cover bowel with saline soaked gauze and place in bag
Replogle to low continuous wall suctions for bowel decompression
Prevent mal-rotation

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Hirschsprung Disease

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Absence of autonomic parasympathetic ganglion cells in the colon prevents peristalsis
Internal sphincter fails to relax – always contracted
Lack of stools or explosive stools; bilious vomiting; stools may be ribbon-like or foul smelling; abdominal distention; palpable fecal mass

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Hirschsprung Disease Treatment

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Barium enema; rectal biopsy; rectal manometry

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Cerebral Palsy

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Group of permanent non-progressive abnormalities that lead to disorders of movement and posture, causing activity limitation and functional impact
May impede cognitive function, language and achievement of normal development
Can occur pre/post-natal (TBI, meningitis, hypoxic encephalopathy) . Scoliosis and kyphosis may affect breathing
May see contractures
Pt may not be able to speak, but can understand – don’t talk about them like Pt is not there

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Levels of Respiratory Distress

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Mild: tachypnea; tachycardia; diaphoresis
Moderate: flaring; retractions; grunting; wheezing; anxiety; irritability; confusion; mood changes; headaches; HTN
Severe: dyspnea; bradycardia; stupor, coma; cyanosis

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Respiratory Distress Interventions

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Reposition Pt
Assure airway patency
Administered oxygen (humidified)
Administer appropriate meds
Promote expectoration of secretions
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Respiratory Failure

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Respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions: O2 and CO2 elimination
Unable to compensate; respirations are ineffective and decreased
Leads to arrest

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Bronchitis

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Usually URI and viral
Bacteria can trigger
Persistent dry cough

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Bronchiolitis

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Usually virus (RSV)
Labored breathing (apnea <6mo); poor feeding; wheezing; fever; nasal secretions
Seasonal (fall-winter).
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Bronchiolitis Treatment

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Isolation (usually contact)
O2, may be NPO; maintenance fluids
If wheezing: bronchodilators
Antibiotics if uncertain dx
Steroids not recommended
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Pneumonia

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An acute inflammation of the lungs resulting from the invasion and replication of an infection agent
Community acquired v. nosocomial

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Pneumonia Treatment

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Isolation? 
Antibiotics
IV maintenance fluids
Pulmonary toilet (get all secretions out)
Antipyretics?

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