Peds 2 Flashcards
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Esophageal Atresia
Blind esophageal pouch w/ out w/out fistulous connection between proximal or distal esophagus and trachea
Autism spectrum disorder
Includes autism, Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder
Lack of interest in others, delayed language, resistant to change, behavior disturbances
Red flags of Autism spectrum disorder
Parental concerns of: deficits in social/language/behavior skills, frequent tantrums, intolerance to change
Not meeting milestones (not babbling/knowing words etc)
Loss of language or social skills at any age
Social Attention vs Joint Attention
Social: absent/limited interest, no eye contact/spacial awareness
Joint: don’t show/bring things to parents, can play alone
Universal screening for ASD
18 and 24 months, or earlier if needed: MCHAT-R/F testing (identifies at risk, not a diagnosis, NO’s are significant) score over 8 refer
ASD Treatment
Early intervention; meds for targeted symptoms (anxiety, oct, etc), vitamins, diets, hyperbaric oxygen
Behavioral and educational interventions
Asperger Syndrome
Symptoms not including significant language or intellectual impairment “high functioning” autism
Treat with symptom reduction
ADD/ADHD categories (2)
Hyperactive/impulsive: apparent by 4, peak by 7-8, hyperactive wanes after 8 but impulsivity persists
Inattention: apparent around 8-9, persists into adulthood
ADHD Hyperactivity Symptoms
Fidgety, “perpetual motion”, excessive talking, interruption, acts without considering consequences, difficulty staying seated
ADHD Inattention Symptoms
Reduced ability to focus, decreased speed of cognitive processing (daydream, “off task”)
Common in premies
Seems to not listen, difficulty organizing, loses thing, forgetful, easily distracted
ADHD Diagnosis (DSM5)
At least 6 symptoms for 6 months that must impair function academically, socially or occupationally
Symptoms present before 12 years and don’t occur during psychosis
No exclusion criteria for pts with ASD
ADHD Assessment Tools
Conners comprehensive behavior rating
ADHD rating scale
Vanderbilt assessment scales (only >4 years)
ADHD Management (not medications)
Eating and sleeping patterns, cardiac exam (BP, HR, auscultation, Marfan check) BEFORE meds
<6: behavioral therapy +/- meds
>6: meds +/- behavioral therapy
ADHD Medications
First line: stimulants
Second line: atomoxetine (strattera), alpha-2-adrenergic agonists
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Categories (3)
1-angry/irritable mood
2- argumentative/defiant behavior
3-vindictiveness
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Diagnosis
At least 4 symptoms from any category occurs for at least 6 months, exhibited during interaction with at least one person thats NOT a sibling
Interferes with social or academic functioning, doesn’t occur during psychotic episode
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms
Loses temper often, argues with adults, actively defies, deliberately annoys, blames other for mistakes/behavior, angry, resentful, spiteful, vindictive
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Management
Refer to psych for psychometric testing
CBT, psychotherapy, family therapy, anger management, etc
Conduct Disorder Categories (4)
Aggressive (harm others)
Property loss/damage
Deceitful or theft
Violation of rule/laws
Conduct disorder Diagnosis
At least 3 occur in last year with one in last 6 months
Changes to antisocial anxiety disorder if >18
Conduct Disorder Management
Refer to psych
Psychotherapy, CBT, fam therapy, anger management
treat other disorders
Esophageal Atresia Presentation
Only symptomatic within hours of birth (excess saliva, choking, cyanosis and respiratory distress)
Presents slower with tracheoesophageal fistulas
Esophageal Atresia Diagnostics
Prenatal US>MRI
Post-natal: NG tube and chest xray-tube in blind pouch, if gas is present theres a TE fistula distal o esophagus
Esophageal Atresia Treatment
NG tube in proximal pouch w/ low suction
Elevate head of bed
IV glucose, fluids, O2
Surgery