World 3 Flashcards
Most common cyanotic defect in neonatal period
transposition of great vessels
presents in first few hours of life
Single second heart sound
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Most common cyantoitc defect after neonatal period
Tetralogy
can present from birth to years
Do you need a head CT in an infant with significant nuchal rigidity before LP?
no
babies open fontanel protects them from herniation
try to get an LP before abx unless critically ill
Lymphadenitis in kiddos
large tender lymph node
usually from bacterial infection, S aureus is common
A patient with a history of bee sting anaphylaxis needs referral for?
Venom immunotherapy
reduces future risk
maneuvers that change heart sounds of LV
↑ Preload- ↑ LV size
~ squat, leg raise, hand grip
↓ Preload- ↓ LV size
~Valsalva, nitrates
What must be ruled out in children with abrupt mood change, bedwetting, and worsening grades
abuse
Kid ODs on unknown pills. Has metabolic acidosis and tablets seen on xray.
Iron overdose- radiopaque
Vitamin A overdose cn cause?
↑ ICP
Vitamin K overdose?
Rare. Can cause hemolytic anemia
Most common cause of pediatric stroke?
Sickle Cell
The word for undersized jaw is
micrognathia
What trisomy has cutis aplasia
trisomy 13
no epidermis over the skull
rx of chlamydial conjunctivitis
oral erythromycin
What does topical erythromycin on the eyes treat
prophylaxis for gonococcal conjunctivitis
