Abdominal Pain and vomiting Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the dose of fluid bolus in children who are significantly dehydrated?
A
20 cc/kg
2
Q
What are indications of an acute abdomen in children?
A
- Peritoneal s/sx
- gonadal torsion
3
Q
Spitting up kids are fine so long as what is true of them?
A
Gaining weight appropriately
4
Q
Persistent vomiting in the neonate should always prompt concern for what? (3)
A
- Anatomic defects
- Volvulus
- pyloric stenosis
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
5
Q
Gastroenteritis in a child less than how old should be a diagnosis of exclusion?
A
6 months
6
Q
What two major diagnosis can be evaluated decently well with AXR?
A
Perforated viscus
Obstruction
