umbilical diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what can be palpated in the umbilicus at birth
A
urachus and umbilical vein
2
Q
when we palpate an umbilical mass what are we thinking
A
painful? body wall defect? heat? swelling? is it reducible?
3
Q
treatment of a patent urachus
A
resect all the way to the apex of the bladder
4
Q
oophalocele
A
paper thin membrane covering the hernia. guts fall out. act fast can reduce if in good condition
5
Q
signs of infection
A
fever, off feed, slow grower
