Peds Exam 2 Flashcards
What is Kawasaki
Inflammation of blood vessels (hence strawberry tongue) causes coronary artery aneurysms AND cardiomyopathy
Kawasaki disease S/S
Bright red chapped lips & conjunctivitis
Extreme irritability
High fever and peeling rash
Enlarged spleen and lymph nodes
Desquamation of finger, toes, palm, sole
Kawasaki labs
Elevated ESR, CRP, and Platelet
Kawasaki Treatment
IVIG - high dose 2gm/Kg IV over 8-12 hrs
^improves immune response^
Aspirin - high 80-100 mg/kg/day Q6Hrs
Low dose (3-5 mg/kg/day) after fever breaks
^prevents coagulation^
Acetaminophen - treats fever
(10-15 mg/kg/dose)
Kawasaki nursing action
IVF, IVIG, and PO fluids as order: i&o
Aceto: fever and cool clothes if tolerated
Clear liquids and soft food
Lip lubricants and mouth care
Cleft lip palate - post op care
Prevent injury - no rubbing sutures by restraint or swaddling
Minimize crying and NOTHING in mouth
No pacifier, spoons, or straw, avoid suctioning
Position on side or supine with HOB elevated immediate post op to avoid aspiration
Cleft lip - pre op care
Adequate nutrition & infant-parent bond
What is Hypospadias?
Abnormal urethral opening on VENTRICLE surface of penis
Ventral
Below
Hypospadias TX
Surgery
Hypospadias post op care
Urethral stent/drainage tubing taped with penis upright to prevent stress on urethras incision
Analgesics for pain/bladder spasms
DOUBLE DIAPER -> protects stent
Hirschsprung
Failure to pass meconium
ABSENCE OF GANGLION CELLS
Complication of Enterocolitis
Hirschsprung TX
Need for 4 stage surgery with ileostomy or colostomy
Enterocolitis
Fever
Abdominal distension
Explosive stool
Rectal bleeding
Difference between pediatric and adult pulmonary anatomy
Tetralogy of Fallot
Characterized by the fatal 4
Fatal Four
1) VSD
2) pulmonary stenosis
3) hypertrophy of right ventricle
4) overriding aorta
Tetralogy of Fallot S/S
Dyspnea, easy fatigue, color changes with feeding
Loud harsh systolic murmur
TET spells - baby blues
Polycythemia
Tetralogy of Fallot: LABS
Polycythemia; elevated H&H & RBCs
Tetralogy of Fallot DX
CXR = boot shaped heart 🤍🤎
Tetralogy of Fallot DX
CXR = boot shaped heart 🤍🤎