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Lecture 22 Common Postnatal Problems Flashcards

1
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What is a capillary haemangioma

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A cluster of dilated capillaries which appear within the first month after birth

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What are the features of a capillary haemangioma

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Raised
Bright red
Discrete edges

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3
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What is the prognosis of capillary haemangioma

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usually regresses after one year

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4
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What is a Monglian Blue spot

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Blue-grey pigmentations

Lower back and buttocks

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5
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What causes Mongolian Blue Spots

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Accumulation of melanocytes

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6
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What are port wine stains

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Present at birth, flat or slightly raised

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7
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What is the cause of port wine stains

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Caused by dilated, mature capillaries in the superficial dermis

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8
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What conditions are associated with port wine stains

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Sturge Weber

Klippel-Trenaunay

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9
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What is a Stork marks

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Light colour capillary dilation
Commonly at back of neck or midline of face
Cafe au lait spots

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10
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What is the prognosis of Stork mark

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Gradually fades withint 1st or 2nd year

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What is the blood sugar range for hypoglycaemia

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<2.0mmol/l

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12
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What are the symptoms of Hypoglycaemia

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Jitteriness
Temperature instability
Lethargy
Hypotonia
Apnoea
Poor feeding
Vomiting
High pitched cry
Seizures
Asymptomatic
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13
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What 4 areas should you assess for retractions

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Substernal
Subcoatal
Intercostal
Suprasternal

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14
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An absent or a weak femoral pulse would suggest what abnomrality

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Coarctation of aorta

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15
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What are spinal dimples

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Sign of spina bifida occulta

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16
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What is Cephalohaematomas?

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Localised swelling over one or both sides of the head

Soft, non translucent swelling

17
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Where is the haemorrhage located in Cephalohaematomas

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Beneath pericranium

18
Q

What is the treatment for Cephalohaematomas

A

No treatment requires

Resolution in 3-4 weeks

19
Q

What is Talipes

A

Medial or lateral deviation of the foot

20
Q

What are the 2 tests performed to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip

A

Barlow test

Ortolani test

Paediatrics (30 decks)

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