well child visits & gen peds Flashcards
what are key components of ped health promotion
age approp. developmental achievement of the child
health supervision visits
integration of PE findings w/healthy lifestyles
immunizations
anticipatory guidance
Partnership btwn health care provider & child, adolescent & family
what are some components of age age appropriate developmental achievement of the child
Physical (maturation, growth, puberty)
Motor (gross & fine motor skills)
Cognitive (achievement of milestones, language, school performance)
Emotional (self efficacy, self esteem, independence, morality)
Social (social competence, self responsibility, integration w/ family & community)
what are some examples of anticipatory guidance
healthy habits nutrition, healthy eating safety & prevention of injury sexual development & sexuality family relationships emotional & mental health oral health school & vocation peer relationships
when does AAP recommend well visit schedules?
birth, 1mo, 2mo, 4mo, 6mo, 9mo, 12mo, 15mo, 18mo, 2yr, then annually through adolescence
what are some vital signs for 0-3mo old
HR 110-180bpm
BP 85/45-55
RR 30-60
what does the pediatric growth curve compare?
the pt’s height, weight, head circumference & BMI to population (measured in %tiles)
At what age does BMI start being used?
2 yrs
to what age is head circumference tracked?
2-3yrs of age
important to assess for brain growth
what are the % tiles for growth curves?
Overweight = 85-95%ile Obesity = >95 %ile Underweight = <5 %ile Microcephaly = <3%ile Macrocephaly = >97%ile
classification of gestational age:
Preterm = <37wks Term = 37-42wks Post-term = >42wks
Classification of birth wt.
Extremely low BW = <1000g (2.2lbs)
Very low BW = <1500g (3.3lbs)
Low BW = <2500g (5.5lbs)
Normal BW = >2500g
what %tiles for small gestational age, appropriate for gestational age, large for gestational age?
SGA = < 10th %ile
AGA = 10-90th %ile
LGA = >90th %ile
1st yr of life is called…
infancy
neonatal period =
day 1-28
postneonatal period =
day 29-1yr
what are some tips for a newborn exam
swaddle newborn
dim the lights to see the eyes
observe feeding (nursing) if possible
what is apgar?
key assessment of the newborn immediately after birth
when is it used?
Scored at 1 & 5 minutes after birth
Scores range from 0 to 10
Scoring may continue at 5 min intervals until the score is > 7
what is a newborn screen test?
population wide testing for metabolic & genetic diseases
blood samples collected by heel stick before discharge then again at 7-14 days of life
tips for newborn peds exam
Support the head
Take what parts of the PE are easily available
listen to heart & lungs while baby is asleep
Look at that red reflex if the baby’s eyes are open
general PE findings
Cry:
strong vs. weak, abnormal sounding
Respiratory effort:
nasal flaring, use of accessory muscles (abdomen, intercostal), respiratory rate
Posture/Tone:
Normal = flexion of legs & arms when supine
Abnormal = low tone, floppy
Color:
Cyanosis- mild can be normal at birth, but baby should be pink soon thereafter
Peripheral cyanosis (finger tips)- can be normal for 1-2 days
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)- sometimes difficult based on the baby’s race
what is vernix caeosa?
cheesy white covering
decreases as term approaches
made from fetal
corneocytes/sebaceous gland activity
rich lipid matrix
what is milia?
Pinpoint white papules w/out surrounding erythema
caused by blocked sebaceous glands
commonly on nose, chin, forehead & cheeks
usually appears w/in the 1st few weeks & disappears over several weeks
what is mongolian spot?
aka congenital dermal melanocytosis
blue patches of pigment
commonly seen over lumbar area, buttocks or extremities
they generally fade w/ time
common in those of Asian, Native American, Hispanic, East Indian & African descent
what is erythema toxicum?
yellow eosinophillic papules on red base
may appear on 2nd to 4th day of life
mostly seen on trunk
unknown etiology but thought to be due to the immaturity of the pilosebaceous follicles
typically disappear w/in 1 week of birth
what can be a sign of elevated ICP (meningitis or hydrocephalus)
Widely split sutures
bulging fontanelles (bleed vs. meningitis)
what suggests craniosynostosis?
A raised, bony ridge at a suture line
what are the areas where major sutures intersect?
fontanelles (should be soft, not depressed)
*always palpate
what can be the 1st sign of congenital hypothyroidism?
large fontanelle
a sunken fontanelle may indicate…
dehydration
characteristics of anterior fontanelle
closes by approx. 9-18mo
varies in size- 1 to 4cm
located at the juncture of the metopic, sagittal & coronal sutures
characteristics of posterior fontanelle
closes by approx. 1-2mo
should be <1cm
located at juncture of the sagittal & lambdoid suture
what is a cephalohematoma?
extracranial finding: swelling/collection of blood over one or both parietal bones
does NOT cross suture lines
resolves in wks to months
what is a caput succedaneum?
edema of the scalp,
CAN cross suture lines,
resolves in days
which one crosses suture lines? bilateral cephalohematoma or caput succedaneum?
caput succedaneum can cross
B/L cephalohematoma does NOT
what are you looking for on PE for face?
facial symmetry – facial palsies from nerve birth injury
what are you looking for on PE for eyes?
spacing of eyes: Hypetelorism (abn. wide)
subconjunctival hemorrhages are common from birth trauma
Red reflexes should be present & symmetrical
what are you looking for on PE for nose?
infants <1mo are nose breathers- ensure no obstructions
what are you looking for on PE for ears?
pull the auricle gently downward for the best view
preauricular pits & tags are common: always screen for hearing loss
what are epstein’s pearls
small, white benign, inclusion cysts
typically seen on palate
Bohn nodules are usually seen on gingival ridge
No tx needed, they will resolve spontaneously,
usu. seen between 2-4mo of age
what is ankyloglossia?
tongue tie – congenital short lingual frenulum
characteristics of ankyloglossia?
can limit movement of tongue
can cause pain w/ nursing
usually see puckering of the midline tongue tip w/ movement
may lead to speech difficulty or dental problems
Tx for ankyloglossia?
frenulectomy in neonatal period
What is included in PE for neck?
Palpate the neck while infants are lying supine
Sitting upright for older children
what is congenital torticollis?
aka “wry neck”
results from bleeding into the sternocleidomastoid m. during the stretching process of birth
appears as a firm fibrous mass within the muscle 2-3 weeks after birth
generally disappears over months
when can you see a clavicle fx?
may occur during birth, particularly during delivery of a difficult arm or shoulder extraction
what is pectus excavatum? prevalence?
“funnel chest”- sternal depression
1/400-1000 live births
M > F (3x)
what is pectus carinatum? prevalence?
“chicken breast deformity or pigeon chest”
1/1500 live births
M > F (4x)
what is important to remember for lung PE?
Observe 1st, stethoscope after
peds PE for lungs
look at general appearance, RR (30-40bpm is normal for infants), color, nasal component, audible breath sounds & work of breathing
ribs don’t move much during quiet breathing for infants
diminished breath sounds in one side of the chest of a newborn suggest unilateral lesions (ie. congenital diaphragmatic hernia)
upper airway lung PE findings
harsh and loud, symmetric, louder as stethoscope moves up chest, usu. inspiratory
lower airway lung PE findings
often symmetric, louder lower in chest toward abd., often expiratory
cardiovascular peds PE
Femoral pulses: diminished may indicate coarctation of the aorta
Common non cardiac findings in infants w/ cardiac disease:
- poor feeding, failure to thrive, irritability
- tachypnea, hepatomegaly, clubbing
- poor overall appearance, weakness
HR ____ on inspiration & ____ on expiration
increases
decreases
often normal to have sinus dysrhythmia
what is the MC dysthymia in infants?
paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia PSVT (any age, even in utero)
umbilical cord anatomy
2 umbilical arteries, 1 umbilical vein
what is an umbilical granuloma
develops at the base of the navel
pink granulation tissue formed during the healing process