Psychiatry/ Child abuse Flashcards
Definition of colic? (wessel criteria)
crying for no apparent reason that lasts for ≥3 hours per day and occurs on ≥3 days per week for > 1 week in an otherwise healthy infant < 3 months of age
DDx of inconsolable crying
FB or corneal abrasion** *maybe up to 21%! Fluorescein for diagnosis) otitis media meningitis CMPA constipation, GERD CHD hernia or torsion hair tourniquet NAI drug withdrawal irritability after pertussis vaccine (up to 24 hours)
Colic counseling (list 4)
o Soothing baby: rocking, riding in a car, white noise, swing
o Family support
o Normalize but acknowledge how difficult it is
o Most improve by 3 months
o Risk for NAI: place baby down in safe space if feeling overwhelmed
6 non-psychiatric causes of a violent/aggressive patient?
- CNS (tumour, abscess, head injury)
- Hypoxia
- Hypoglycemia/calcemia
- Hyperthyroidism/wilsons’
- Vasculitis (i.e. SLE)
- Infections (i.e. meningitis, HIV)
- Toxins (i.e. cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, corticosteroids)
4 psychiatric causes of a violent/aggressive patient?
- Disruptive behavioural disorders (ex. ODD, ADHD, CD)
- Depression
- Mania/mixed manic-depressive states
- PDD (ex. ASD)
- Psychosis
4 predictors of violence and aggression in agitated patient
- Recent acts of violence
- Verbal or physical threats
- Carrying weapons
- Intoxication (alcohol vs others)
- Concrete plan
Delirium DDx?
I Watch Death:
Infectious
Withdrawal Acute metabolic Trauma CNS pathology Hypoxia
Deficiencies (B12, folate) Endo Acute vascular (ie. stroke) Toxins Heavy metals
Major side effects of typical antipsychotics
Anti-dopaminergic:
EPS (acute dystonic reactions, akathisia, parkinsonian effect)
Treatment of acute dystonic reaction
Tx with PO/IV/IM diphenhydramine or PO/IM benztropine, benzo’s
Worrisome side effect of buproprion
Seizures
Diagnostic criteria of depression
MSIGECAPS: at least 5 for at least 2 weeks
at least one of the symptoms is either dysphoria or anhedonia
What is the most dangerous side effect of SSRIs in adolescents?
Serotonin syndrome
QTC prolongation – citalopram > 40 mg
Clinical features of serotonin syndrome?
o Use of an SSRI o Agitation o Stupor o Myoclonus o Hyperreflexia o Diaphoresis o Shivering o Tremor o Diarrhea o Incoordination o Fever
Tx of serotonin syndrome
Supportive
Discontinue offending agent
benzo’s
cyproheptadine
Clinical features of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
o Fever o Axial muscle rigidity o Autonomic instability/shock o Altered LOC o Elevated CPK o Leukocytosis
Tx of NMS
o Supportive o IV fluids o Antipyretics o D/C medication o Bromocriptine and Dantrolene specific antidotes
3 autonomic and 3 neuromuscular findings of serotonin syndrome?
- Autonomic findings: diaphoresis, tachycardia, hyperthermia, hypertension, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Neuromuscular findings: tremor, muscle rigidity, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, and bilateral Babinski sign
Criteria for diagnosis Bipolar disorder
DIG FAST
Elation or elevated mood or irritability (irritability more common in Peds):
- Distractibility
- Impulsivity
- Grandiosity
- Flight of ideas
- Activity increase
- Sleep (decreased)
- Talkative
(need at least 3 for 1 week duration, or shorter if hospitalization required)
Definition of conversion disorder
one or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function that are incompatible with recognized neurologic or medication conditions that cause significant distress and/or impairment of functioning
Tips for dealing with child with autism in the ED
- Communicate directly with child
- Simple and concrete language
- Brief instructions
- Warn about transition
- Offer positive reinforcement
- Allow frequent breaks
- Recognize when tasks are overwhelming
What is the school refusal triad?
- Vague physical symptoms
- Normal physical and laboratory findings
- Poor school attendance
3 comorbidities associated with school phobia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Specific phobias
- Conduct disorder
- Substance abuse
- Familial psychopathology
Basic mental status exam? (ABC’s)
ABC’s of mental status exam:
appearance/affect
behavior
cognition (thought content, thought process, LOC)
4 ways to talk down an agitated patient (ie. no meds)
Introduce yourself Simple language Explain what is happening/next steps Reduce environmental stimulation (dark room, less people) Offer food or drink Room for pacing, if possible Listen and empathize
Examples of chemical restraints
- Mild agitation: antihistamines, alpha-adrenergic agents such as clonidine or benzodiazepines
- Moderate to severe: benzodiazepines, alpha-adrenergic, typical antipyschotics, atypical antipsychotics. Can give combo of benzo and antipsychotic together for rapid tranquilization.
- Commonly used medications include benzodiazepines (eg. lorazepam IV/IM/SL), and typical antipsychotics (Haloperidol) and atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine or risperdal IM/PO)
- Classic adult combo = 2 mg lorazepam + 5 mg Haldol
List five things to do when applying restraints.
o Explain to the patient why physical restraints are necessary o Have at least 5 caretakers (trained) to apply – 1 for the head and 1/limb o Avoid pressure on the patient throat or chest o Avoid placement of a restrained child in prone position o Close (1:1) supervision while the child is in restraints o Assess restraints q2 hrs (teenager) o Face to face with physician at 1 hour mark o Remove restraints with adequate staff present and when patient has regained control (may choose to remove one limb at a time – but don’t leave only 1 limb in place)