Peds Final Flashcards
Biliary Atresia
Blockage in bile ducts
Biliary Atresia manifestations
persistent or recurring neonatal jaundice
colic
clay colored stool
hepatomegaly
splenomegaly
FTT
Biliary Atresia Outcomes
cirrhosis
liver damage
early diagnosis/intervention improves outcomes
GI infection Causes
Viral: rotavirus
Bacterial: Salmonella, shigella, E. coli
Parasitic: Giardia
GI Infection S/S
diarrhea
abdominal pain
abdominal distention
nausea
vomiting
GI infection Management
Dehydration: oral hydration therapy/ Pedialyte (mild to moderate), IVF (severe)
Antibiotics: Shigella, C. diff, Giardia
Antibiotics CI: E. Coli, Salmonella
Skin care: diaper area
Cleft Lip
incomplete fusion in oral cavity
Cleft Palate
incomplete fusion of palatal plates
Cleft Lip/ Cleft Palate Complications
difficulty feeding
ear infections
hearing loss
dental issues
speech difficulties
Cleft Lip/ Cleft Palate Care
surgical closure (lip before palate, tape lip before procedure)
orthodontics for teeth
speech therapy
Cleft Lip/ Cleft Palate Post op Care
Protect operative sites:
elbow immobilizers/ restraints
avoid suctioning
avoid putting objects in mouth like pacifier, straw or hard sippy cup Diet: NPO, liquid advanced to soft diet after 3-4 days
Esophageal Atresia
failure of esophagus to develop
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
trachea and esophagus fail to separate
EA/ TEF S/S
Respiratory compromise: coughing, choking, cyanosis, aspiration, frothy saliva, nasal return of fluid
gastric distension with air
EA/TEF Management
Respiratory: maintain airway, prevent pneumonia, supine with HOB elevated, suction secretions,
GI: gastric decompression, NPO
Surgery: usually staged repair
Umbilical Hernia
bulge of organs through umbilicus
Umbilical Hernia Manifestations
pronounced protrusion of umbilicus with crying
S/S of I: intense pain, budging, firm, red
Umbilical Hernia Management
close spontaneously by age 3 or 4
surgery of incarcerated/does not closed
Inguinal Hernia
inguinal canal fails to close and intestines/ ovaries move in to canal
Inguinal Hernia Manifestations
progressive, enlargement and weakening
possible incarceration
intestinal obstruction
S/S of I: painful, firm bulge, abdominal distension, vomiting
Inguinal Hernia Management
Emergency if incarcerated/cannot be reduced
Elective if it can be reduced
No major restrictions on activity
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Thickening of pyloric sphincter
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis S/S
colic
intermittent abdominal pain
drawing legs up
currant jelly like stools (blood and mucus)
fever
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Management
NG for stomach decompression
IVF
antibiotics
enema
pain management
Hirschsprung’s Disease
Congenital absence of ganglion cells in intestine leading to inadequate motility and mechanical obstruction
Hirschsprung’s Disease S/S
failure to pass meconium within 48 hours of birth
distended abdomen
feeding intolerance
bilious vomiting
Hirschsprung’s Disease Management
pull through procedure
ostomy
Appendicitis
Obstruction of appendix leads to inflammation, compression of blood vessels (ischemia), ulceration of epithelial lining, bacterial invasion and necrosis with perforation
Appendicitis S/S
abdominal pain in RLQ
anorexia
vomiting
nausea
normal or elevated temp
guarding of abdomen
rebound
tenderness
increased WBC
Rovsing’s Sign
Appendicitis Managment
appendectomy
NPO
pain control
antibiotics
fluids
Anorectal Malformation
Failure of rectum to form properly either displaced or connected to urinary/reproductive tract, or missing
Anorectal Malformation S/S
Lack of stool
stool from vagina
urine from anus
constipation
obstruction
vomiting
abdominal distension