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1
Q

What is the definition of apnea in infants?

A

Apnea lasting longer than 20 seconds

2
Q

What is GER?

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux–passage of gastric contents into the esophagus

*Normal process

3
Q

What is regurgitation?

A

Effortless spitting up of gastric contents

4
Q

Is pea-soup emesis worrisome? Why?

A

Yes–bilious emesis

5
Q

Is projectile vomiting worriesome? Why?

A

Yes–pyloric stenosis

6
Q

What are the red flags of emesis in the pediatric population?

A
  • Bilious emesis
  • GI Bleeding
  • Failure to thrive
  • Forceful projectile emesis
  • Emesis after 6 months (should be getting better)
  • Lethargy
  • Bulging fontanelle
7
Q

Where is the emetic center located?

A

Reticular formation of the medulla

8
Q

Where is the chemoreceptor trigger zone?

A

Floor of the 4th ventricle

9
Q

What are the signs of Gastroenteritis?

A
  • History of ill contacts
  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain i.e. irritability in kids
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea vomiting
  • Acute onset
10
Q

What are the common viral causes of Gastroenteritis in the pediatric population?

A

Rotavirus

  • Adenovirus
  • Norwalk virus
  • Astrovirus
  • Calcivirus
11
Q

What viral cause of gastroenteritis has a vaccine?

A

Rotavirus

12
Q

How is Gastroenteritis treated?

A

1) Hydration
2) Fever control
3) Tincture of Time

13
Q

What are the signs of meningitis?

A
  • Fever (high)
  • Irritability
  • Lethargy
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Petechia
14
Q

What is the common viral cause of meningitis in kids?

A

Enterovirus

15
Q

How does meningitis cause vomiting?

A
  • Meningeal inflammation

- Increased ICP

16
Q

What is the definition of GERD?

A
  • Passage of gastric contents into the esophagus

- + symptoms

17
Q

What are the signs of GERD in infants?

A

1) Feeding difficulty
2) Hematemesis
3) Failure to thrive
4) Wheezing–aspiration, lower
5) Stridor–aspiration, lower
6) Apnea

18
Q

Why does GERD cause apnea?

A

Laryngospasm–airway protection mechanism

19
Q

What is Sandifer Syndrome?

A

Reflux resulting in a seizure-like presentation

  • Pain
  • Rhythmic tensing/ alternating head movements

This puts GERD in the differential for infantile seizures

20
Q

How should you begin to work-up of GERD for a child?

A

1) History and physical

2) Review growth chart

21
Q

What is the initial diagnostic study for GERD?

A

Upper GI Series to rule out anatomic anomaly

22
Q

What is a secondary study to perform in the initial work-up GERD?

A

Esophageal pH probe

23
Q

What lifestyle modifications can be made to treat GERD in infants?

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1) Increase caloric density and decrease volume
2) Thicken feeding with rice cereal
3) Use formula with rice starch or carob bean that THICKENS IN THE STOMACH

24
Q

What medications can be used to treat GERD?

A

1) Antacids
2) PPI
3) H2 blockers
4) Prokinetic agents

25
Q

What is the utility of a PPI in the diagnosis and treatment of GERD?

A

4 week trial can be used for diagnosis and treatment

26
Q

What is the surgical intervention for GERD?

A

Nissen Fundoplication

27
Q

What is a Nissen Fundoplication?

A
  • Upper stomach sutured around the esophagus

- Increases the tone of the LES

28
Q

What are the complications can occur with a Nissen Fundoplication?

A

1) 10% have issues with procedure

2) 10% require revision