Pharyngitis Flashcards
which 2 places are group A strep found
throat
skin
what 4 conditions does group A strep cause
pharyngitis
impetigo
scarlet fever
meningitis
which 2 conditions are r/t serious sequelae
acute rheumatic fever
acute glomerulonephritis
where are peri-tonsillar abscesses found
throat & head
what is a contraindication for a tonsillectomy
bleeding problems
under which age is a tonsillectomy not recommended
under 3 years
which lab test is very important prior to a tonsillectomy
clotting time
how should the child be positioned post-op & why
abdomen/side-lying
facilitate drainage of secretions
what are 3 things that irritate the operative site
coughing
clearing throat
blowing nose
at which 2 times is the bleeding risk the highest
1st 24 hours
7-10 days post op - sutures dissolve
what are 4 common post-op complications
hemorrhage
sore throat
ear ache
low grade fever
what do the VS look like during hemorrhage
< BP
> HR, RR
