Peds neuro Flashcards
1
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Seizure disorders- Eti
A
- Sudden, transient disturbance in brain fxn
- Metabolic, traumatic, anoxic or infectous
- Repeated = epilepsy
2
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Seizure disorders- Sx
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- Focal or generalized
3
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Seizure disorders- Dx
A
- Detailed hx to determine sypmtops at onset, duration, focal v general
- EEG
4
Q
Seizure disorders- Tx
A
- carbamazapine
5
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Febrile seizures- Eti
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- 90% generalized
- Last
6
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Febrile seizures- Sx
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- Fever > 38.8 degrees
- Non-CNS infection
- Between 3 mo - 6 yrs
7
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Febrile seizures- Dx
A
- Determine source of fever
- Lumbar puncture, RO CNS illness
8
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Febrile seizures- Tx
A
- Dont tx with anticonvulsants
- Control fever with baths, antipyretics and abx
9
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Febrile seizures- Tx
A
- Dont tx with anticonvulsants
- Control fever with baths, antipyretics and abx
10
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Hydrocephalus- Eti
A
- Increased CSG volume
- Progressive ventricular dilation
11
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Hydrocephalus-Sx
A
- Macrocephaly
- Excessive rate of head growth
- Irritability
- Bulging fontanelle
- LOA, V
- Impaired gaze, EOM
- Hypertonia & hyperreflexia
12
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Hydrocephalus-Sx
A
- Macrocephaly
- Excessive rate of head growth
- Irritability
- Bulging fontanelle
- LOA, V
- Impaired gaze, EOM
- Hypertonia & hyperreflexia
13
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Hydrocephalus-Dx
A
- Clinical
- CT & MRI
14
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Hydrocephalus-Tx
A
Vetriculoperitoneal shunting
- Tx underlying cause
15
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Hydrocephalus-Tx
A
Vetriculoperitoneal shunting
- Tx underlying cause