Chronic Diseases in Peds Lecture Powerpoint Flashcards
Chronic pediatric illness becoming more common (7)
- allergic disorders
- asthma, cystic fibrosis
- neurologic disordeers
- obesity and malnutrition
- diabetes
- mental health conditions
- developmental disabilities
Chronic health condition definition
A health condition that lasts >12 months or at the time of diagnosis is likely to have a duration of >12 months, frequently categorized by type, duration, impact on daily activities, and requirement for services (its kind of a grey area)
Common issues in chronic pediatric illnesses (4)
- high costs
- daily burden of care rests on the families
- conditions are unpredictable
- many persist into adulthood
Developmental aspects in childhood impacted by chronic pediatric disease (3)
- provider must understand developmental abilities in order to explain disease and treatment
- illness has different effects based on stage of development
- adolescents may be very rebellious about taking meds
Management of chronic pediatric illness (4)
- incorporate in community
- allow parents time away from patient or for other children and themselves
- coordinate care
- listen to parents when child has problems
Asthma in children
Reversible airway obstruction, need to recognize and diagnose early and initiate indicated treatment based on stage, with goal being to control and prevent attacks
Diabetes in children***
Type I usually presents with history of 1 or 2 weeks of vomiting, increased thirst, and polyuria, usually in ketoacidosis needing to be stabilized in hospital***, type 2 has significantly increased alongside obesity
Cystic fibrosis in children
Genetic chloride pump disorder resulting in thick mucus plugs, salty sweat, usually diagnosed in infancy and needs follow up
Most common childhood cancer***
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia***
