Flashcards in Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Deck (22)
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when does this occur
they pyloric sphincter thickens
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where does this occur
between the stomach & small intestine
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at which age does this develop
first 2-5 weeks
4
s/s
projectile vomiting
metabolic alkalosis
growth failure
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what is the incidence of this occurring
1-3 in every 1000 births
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what are some risk factors
genetics
full term infants
white infants
first born children
males 5x more likely
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what is felt when palpating the abdomen
olive-like mass in RUQ
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when does vomiting usually occur
30-60 mins after feeding
projectile
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when is the olive-like mass palpable
when stomach is empty
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what would an ultrasound show
fistula
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which lab would be low
chloride
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which labs would be high
pH
bicarb
BUN
13
why would the pt be dehydrated
fluid not reaching intestines to be absorbed
14
which med is given for management of symptoms
Reglan
15
which surgery provides relief of the obstruction
pyloromyotomy
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how is a pyloromyotomy done
laparoscopic
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a pyloromyotomy is an incision through
muscle fibers
not submucosa
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what does the emesis consist of
curdled milk
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at which age does this usually begin
2-8 weeks
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what can be seen on the abdomen
peristaltic waves
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how soon post op can oral feeds be started and what are they
6-24 hours
clear liquids
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