Chapter 30 PEDS Pulmonary Flashcards
1
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Viral Croup
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- Common in children 6 months to 5 years
- Commonly caused by parainfluenza
- Subglottic inflammation and edema
- Usually occurs after an episode of rhinorrhea, sore throat, low-grade fever
- Barking cough
- Most resolve within 24-48 hours
2
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Tonsillar infections
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- Incidence of tonsillitis secondary to GABH and MRSA has risen in the past 15 years
- Complication of viral infection
- Can lead to upper airway obstruction
- Tonsillar and peritonsillar abscess
3
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OSA (2)
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- Partial or intermittent
- Airway narrowing, increased upper airway collapsibility, and airway inflammation
4
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OSA Treatment
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- -Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- CPAP
5
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Surfactant Deficiency Disorder
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- Lack of adequate surfactant
- Primarily a disease of preterm infants
- Caused by surfactant deficiency
6
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When is surfactant produced?
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At the end of pregnancy
7
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Surfactant deficiency disorder causes….(2)
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- Widespread atelectasis
- Causes hypoxemia
8
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Symptoms of Surfactant Deficiency Disorder (4)
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- Tachypnea
- Expiratory grunting
- Nasal flaring and retractions
- Cyanosis]
9
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Cystic Fibrosis inheritance type?
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-Autosomal recessive
10
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Cystic fibrosis characteristics
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- Mucus plugging
- Chronic inflammation
- Chronic infection of small airways
11
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What cells does cystic fibrosis affect
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Mucus producing cells
12
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Causes of cystic fibrosis
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-Defective gene alters a protein that regulates the normal movement of salt in and out of cells
13
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Diagnostics for Cystic Fibrosis
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- Sweat test (chloride >60mEq/L)
- PFT
- Genetic testing
- CXR
14
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Cystic fibrosis treatment (4)
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- Antibiotics
- Mucus-thinning drugs
- Bronchodilators
- Bronchial airway drainage
15
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Cystic fibrosis prevention (4)
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- Immunizations
- Pneumovac
- Good hand washing
- Prevent infection
