Pediatrics: General Pediatrics Flashcards
(38 cards)
How much do children grow per year from ages 1-10
2 to 4 inches per year
At what age do children reach 1/2 their adult height
24 to 30 months
What are the most common causes of short stature after the age of 2
Consitutional Growth Delay
Familial Short stature
Where is Bone Age < Chronologic Age
Consitututional delay of growth and puberty
Child should eventually grow
When is Bone Age = Chronological Age
Familial Short Stature
What is Microcephaly
Small Head
<2SD below age mean
What is Macrocephaly
Large head
> 2SD above age mean
What are Congenital Causes of Microcephaly
TORCH infections
Teratogens (ETOH)
Trisome 13,18,21
What are acquired caused of Microcephaly
Meningitis
Ischemic Brain Injury
Metabolic (hypothyroid)
What is the key test in Macrocephaly
Ultrasound
In Failure to thrive: what order do children fall off the curves
Weight
Height
Head
What % is associated with Mid dehydration
3-5%
What % is associated with moderate dehydration
6-9%
Fluid replacement for Mild to Moderate Dehydration
Oral Fluids
What % is associated with Severe dehydration
> 10%
Fluid Replacement for Moderate to Severe dehydration
IV Fluids
-20mL/kg bolus Isotonic
-repeat prn
At what age can you start Iron-fortified cereals
6 months
At what age can you start whole milk
1 year
When does the first bowel movement occur
within 36 hours
-usually within 24 hours
How many stools per day in the first week
4
How many stools per day in the first 3 months
2-3
How many stools per day by 2 years
<2
How many stools per day after 4 years
about 1
How many wet diapers per day in the first week
diapers = age in days
