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1
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TTN tx

A

supportive, sup O2, CPAP, self-limited course

Prevent by avoiding elective c-section <39 wks

2
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RDS tx

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Mild cases may respond to CPAP

More severe require mechanical ventilation

Diuresis

No clear guidelines regarding when to administer exogenous Surfactant

Prevention- Reduce pre-term births, provide antenatal steroids

3
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MAS tx

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O2 sup, CPAP/mech vent., surfactant, ECMO if severe

Suction does NOT help to prevent

4
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PPHN tx

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mechanic ventilation, cardiotonic therapy, inhaled nitric oxide, ECMO

5
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Apnea of prematurity tx

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usually resolves by 36-40 wks, CPAP, methylxanthine (theophylline and caffeine)

6
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia yx

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mech vent, treat pulm HTN, consider ECMO, surgical repair

7
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Tx for neonatal sepsis

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empiric therapy for early-onset sepsis combo against G and G-

8
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Management of down syndrome

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well child care, devel & behavior, audiology, vision, thyroid, neck, sleep, heme-onc (↑ risk leukemia - AML b4 1, ALL for older)
Echocardiogram, thyroid screen, audiology, dental care, diet

9
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Turner Syndrome tx

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Renal US to ID anomalies, cardio (coarct of aorta), EENT (structural abnormal), endocrine (autoimmune d/o), estrogen in early teen yrs to stim secondary sex characteristics

10
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Positional Plagiocephaly tx

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↑ “tummy time” while awake, repositioning in crib, sleep on backs but while away be on tummy

PT: repositioning head with neck
ROM

Helmets therapy (can start as late as 18 mo)

11
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Craniosynostosis tx

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Surgical

12
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Lead posioning tx

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Chelation for BLL ≥45 mcg/dL (succimer 10 mg/kg PO every 8 hours x 5 days, then every 12 hours for 14 days)

13
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Food protein proctocolitis tx

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resolves within days to 2 weeks fo removing agent (if breast feeding have mom avoid milk proteins)

will resolve fully by 12 mo of age and will not have to avoid

14
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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (EPIES) tx

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Can be medical emergency- fluid resuscitation and anti-emetics

Long term—avoid offending food

Can outgrow after several months to years

15
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What is the first line therapy for allergic rxn?

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epinephrine into lat aspect of thigh

16
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What is the dose of epi?

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  1. 15 mg ≤ 25 kg
  2. 3 mg ≥ 25 kg

or 0.01 mg/kg (Max 0.5 mg) every 5 minutes
as needed to control symptoms

17
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What is second line therapy for anaphylaxis?

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antihistamines

18
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How long should pt be observed in ED after allergic exn?

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4-8 hrs or when sx fully resolved

if >1 dose epi, hypotensive, laryngeal edema, severe asthma, ingestion as trigger then admit

19
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Tx for GER

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reassurance but if sx persist >18 mo refer to ped GI

20
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Tx for GERD

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PPI for 8-12 wk but if no improvement after 2-4 wk or relapse after tx then d/c and refer

21
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Methods to prevend GER

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thicken formula with rice cereal, consider acid suppression therapy

22
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Pyloric Stenosis tx

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Correct dehydration and alkalosis

Surgical Correction with pyloromyotomy

23
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Malrotation tx

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Require emergent diagnosis and repair: Ladd’s procedure

24
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volvulus tx

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Surgical consultation and operative intervention are essential

25
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Intussusception tx

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Fluid resuscitation
Antibiotics
Surgical consultation
Options include air-contrast enema or exploration

26
Q

Meckel’s Diverticulum tx

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Stabilization (may need PRBCs if significant bleed)

Surgical consult

27
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Hirschprung’s Disease tx

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Surgical resection of aganglionic segment

Colostomy followed by endorectal pull-through at later date

28
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Complications of Hirschprung’s Disease

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Hirschsprung’s associated enterocolotis
Constipation
Stricture
Fecal incontinence

29
Q

Constipation tx

A

Assess for large volume of stool in rectum—disimpact via oral or rectal “clean out” before
starting tx

PEG-3350 (Mitalax)

Prune juice for infants

Behavioral therapy

30
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How long should you continue maintenance meds for constipation?

A

> 2 months and should not be stopped until
symptoms resolved for >1 month

should continue until toilet training well established

31
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Encopresis tx

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stool softeners

timed sitting after meals in conj with oral laxative

32
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Cryptorchidism tx

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Most descend spontaneously within 1st 3 months of life

If still undescended by 4 months—likely permanent

Surgery at 6 mo NO later than 9-15 mo of age

Hormonal tx

33
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Consequences of Cryptorchidism

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Infertility
Testicular malignancy
Associated hernia (usually indirect)
Torsion of cryptorchid testis

34
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Micropenis tx

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Most will have satisfactory sexual function

Androgen Rx controversial—may limit growth potential in pre-pubertal boys

35
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Hypospadias tx

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Surgical repair for all 2nd and 3rd degree to correct functional and cosmetic deformities

Some boys with 1st degree may not have functional abnormality

36
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Non-specific vulvovaginitis tx

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Keep area dry and aerated

Decease irritants

Sitz baths twice daily with 3 tablespoons of baking soda while symptomatic, may continue for prevention

Distraction/redirection

37
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Labial Adhesions tx

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Often resolve spontaneously

Gentle traction to separate labia

Hormonal cream

Occasionally surgery by pediatric urologist

38
Q

Complications of Febrile Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Urosepsis
Abscess formation
Renal scarring

39
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Treatment of febrile UTI in 2-24 month old

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Oral abx for 7-14 days

Cephalosporin, Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-clavulanate, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

40
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What is recommended after febrile UTI?

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US to ID anatomic anbnormalities

41
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Who is Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) recommended for after UTI?

A

recommended for children (not yet toilet trained) if urinary dilatation, scarring, or findings suggestive of vesicoureteral reflux or bladder outlet obstruction on ultrasound or recurrence
or atypical sx

42
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for VUR

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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 2-4 mg/kg once daily

43
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Enuresis Treatment

A
Behavioral modification
limit fluid intake before bed
dry bed training-wake at night to urinate
bladder stretching exercises
bed alarm therapy-most effective

pharm only if >7 yo and if other therapy unsuccessful - DDAVP