Pediatric Aids? Flashcards
Transmission of aids can be reduced if?
Mother is treated during pregnancy
But drugs not effective
Or mom never says anything
S+S of peds aids
Opportunistic infections (PCP/CMV/LIP
Chronic diarrhea
Failure to thrive
Chronic ear infections
Progression of Peds Aids
Depends on moms status and infant viral load/CD4+
Development delay especially in motor and speech
Plateau of milestons with onset/ decrease effect of drug
2 types of aids?
Rapid: onset in first year / dead by 4
Slower: onset in preschool-k
Developmental motor signs??
Tonal abnormalities (low trunk/high extremity)similar to CP Postural patterns (LE abd— poor balance)
Delays in fine motor/ind sitting/ walking coordinated mvmt
Issues with Peds aids?
Parents prolly sick so cant stim child
Want to stay confidential
Poor nutrition
Tx of peds aids
Similar to CP BUT
Progressive so they get worse so u wanna delay..
Meds not really effective.
