perfusion (pediatrics) Flashcards

Jan 16th

1
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3 main concepts associated with perfusion

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-pain
-gas exchange
-patient education

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2
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what is sickle cell anemia

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-an inherited red blood cell where hemoglobin is replaced by abnormal sickle/crescent-shaped cells

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what can sickle cell anemia lead to

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-obstruction(thrombosis forms easily)
-vascular inflammation (increases b/p & can lead to heart failure)
-increased RBC destruction (destroyed in 10-12 days, can lead to fatigue and jaundice)

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4
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what groups are sickle cell anemia usually seen

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middle-eastern, african, meditarranian, aborignal people

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5
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what age group is sickle cell anemia usually undetected in

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1 year of age and under d/t no s&s d/t increased amt of fetal hemoglobin which inc normal hemoglobin

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6
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screening at birth for sickle cell anemia

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high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
hemoglobin analysis (eg. hb electrophoresis)

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clincial manifestations of sickle cell anemia

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-enlarged bones d/t bone marrow expanding to compensate(childhood)
-tachycardia, murmurs, enlarged heart, increased blood viscosity, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension
-hemolysis, thrombosis
-anemia, jaundice, pain

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8
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3 types of sickle cell crisis

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-sickle crisis (vaso-occlusive crisis)
-aplastic
-sequestration

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what happens in sickle crisis (vaso-occlusive crisis)

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caused by thrombosis
-pain is major complaint
-can lead to organ damage (no perfusion)
-avascular necrosis (higher likelyhood in hips and shoulders but can happen anywhere)

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what happens in aplastic sickle cell crisis

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-usually secondary to parvovirus/respiratory virus
-bone marrow stops producing RBCs
-hemoglobin lvls drop rapidly which causes the aplastic crisis
-organ damage
-important to prevent infection in SCA

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11
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what happens in sequestration sickle cell crisis

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-most life threatening
-sickle cells pool in 1 organ=decreases circulatory BV which lead to circulatory collapse & shock
-usually occurs in the spleen in kids, leads to decreased filtration of bacteria & creation of antibodies (leads to autosplenectomy, usually by age 10 d/y repeated sequestration)
-prone to infection

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main organ affected in sickle cell crisis in kids

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spleen
then lungs & CNS
-heart is last

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13
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main organs affected in sickle cell crisis in adults

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lungs, liver
heart is last
(usually do not have a spleen by adulthood)

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14
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complications of sickle cell anemia

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-acute chest syndrome (presents as pneumonia)
-pulmonary HTN/heart failure
-CVA
-autosplenectomy
-infection(pneumonia, osteomyelitis)
-reproductive problems(priapism, menses pain, impotence)
-renal failure
-chronic leg ulcers, dec wound healing
-blindness (d/t thrombi), retinal detachment
-avascular necrosis/bone marrow enlargement

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15
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diagnostic testing for sickle cell anemia

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hemoglobin electrophoresis (idenitifies normal vs abnormal RBCs, can also identify carriers)
-newborn screenings

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16
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pharmacologic therapies for sickle cell anemia

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-#1 hydroxyurea (taken for life, dec production of sickle cells, intense side effects & congenital defects)
-oral penicillin prophylaxis (2m-5y of age)
-ABX for any s&s of infection
-NSAIDS, Tylenol, aspirin, opioids(thombi pain)
-folic acid(inc RBCs)
-vaccines
-hematopoietic stem cell transplant(HSCT) not used often, needs a compatible donor

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nonpharmacologic management for sickle cell anemia

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-hydration(keep blood viscose, dec chances of thrombi)
-monitor for infection
-oxygen to prev/dec sickling
-exchange transfusions
-packed RBCs transfusions
-heat application(NEVER COLD)
-splenectomy

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18
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3 factors for hemostasis

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1.constriction of the blood vessel
2.formation of platelet plug
3.activation of coagulation cascade

19
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3 types of hemophilia

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Hemophilia A (classic hemophilia)
Hemophilia B
Von Willebrand disease (vWD)

20
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which types of hemophilia lead to deep tissue bleeds in joint/muscle

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hemophilia A & B

21
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which types of hemophilia lead to bleeds in mucus membranes & skin surfaces

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Von Willebrand Disease

22
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what is deficient in hemophilia A

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Factor VIII

23
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what is deficient in hemophilia B

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Factor IX

24
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what is deficient in Von Willebrand disease

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Von willebrand factor and factor VIII deficiency

25
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classification of severe hemophilia A

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-spontaneous bleeding WITHOUT trauma
<1% factor VIII
-most common (60-70%)

26
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classification of moderate hemophilia A

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-bleeding with mild trauma
-1-5% factor VIII
-usually detected between 1-2yrs of age d/t inc # of injuries

27
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classification of mild hemophilia A

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-bleeding with severe trauma or surgery
->5-40% factor VIII
-usually detected late

28
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what is the normal amount of factor VIII

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50-150% factor

29
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what is needed for a diagnosis of hemophilia

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-hx of bleeding episodes
-fhx of hemophilia
-lab tests: blood clotting fucntion, PTT(elevated), factor VIII assays
-PT and platelets will be normal
-DNA testing to determine carrier detection

30
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clinical manifestations of hemophilia

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-prolonged bleeding anywhere from or in the body
-hemorrhage from any trauma (mild or severe)
-excessive bruising
-subcutaneous & IM bleeding(avoid IM injects)
-spontaneous hematuria
-hematomas
-hemarthrosis
-SQ bleeds on neck, mouth, thorax, spinal cord, GI, intracranial

31
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what is hemarthorsis?

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bleeding into a joint cavity
-commonly in knees, elbows, ankles
-leads to bony changes & crippling deformities

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s&s of hemarthorsis

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stiffness
tingling
aching
limitations in joint movement
-pain, swelling, redness, warmth, loss of movement

33
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management of moderate to severe hemophilia

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-IV replacement of missing clotting factor
-prophylaxis therapy->periodic regular replacement (3x a week d/t clottig factor is filtered out in 12-24h, given prior to surgeries/procedures)
-on demand therapy after a bleed

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management of mild hemophilia

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-desmopressing (DDADP); only increases factor VIII by 30%. given nasal,SQ,IV

35
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medications given for hemophilia

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corticosteroids: hematuria or acute joint tissue bleed
-tranexamic acid & aminocaproic acid:holds clot in place once formed->blocks plasmin factor
-analgesics; dec pain

36
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can you give NSAIDs for hemophilia?

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NO
it intereferes with platelet aggregation

37
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supportive management for hemophilia

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exercise & physio
-rest, Ice, compress, elevate
-reduction of bleeding risks
-medic alert ID
-family support(educate & genetic counseling)
-good dental practices(dec bleeding and # of procedures needed)

38
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what is immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

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-autoimmune disorder that destroys platelets
-acute or chronic
-common in women and kids ages 1-4
manifested by easy bruising, bleeding from mucus membranes, internal hemorrhage(hematuria, hematemesis, melena, menorrhagia)

39
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manifestations of ITP

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-platelet count less than 150 x 10^9/L
-if <10 x 10^9/L = spontaneous bleeding (life threatening)
-rash
-pooling of blood under skin surface

40
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supportive management of ITP

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-observation if no bleeding
-activity restriction if platelets <50
-no NSAIDs or aspirin
-no platelet tranfusions d/t autoimmune reaction

41
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medication management for ITP

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-corticosteroids: given 2-4w to dec immune system (stunts growth in kids)
-IV immune globulin (IVIG); makes spleen not destroy platelets->works in 24-48h w/ chronic & no active bleed
-anti-D antibody; only for RH+ pt, dec destruction of platelets in spleen

42
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surgical procedures for ITP

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splenectomy as a last resort

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