Test #4 Flashcards
results from the failure of a fetal duct in the intestine to fuse normally in utero
Meckel’s diverticulum
baseline tests to get before scoliosis surgery
x-rays, PFTs, ABGs
complications of chronic vaso-occlusive crisis
increased r/f URI osteomyelitis retinal detachment liver and renal failure
Duchenne MD
mutation in gene for dystrophin protein that maintains muscle fibers; muscle wasting that begins in pelvis and hips
antidote for iron OD
Deferoxamine
Failure to Thrive diagnosed when weight is
below the 3rd percentile
first 24-48h after a burn injury
Emergent (Resuscitative) Phase Fast fluid resus
s/s Vaso-occlusive crisis
**pain; swollen joints; hematuria; fever
complications of infant GER
can injure esophageal mucosa, lead to FTT, bleeding, dysphagia; can trigger RAD; stricures; aspiration PNA; esophagitis
Post op care for Hirschprung’s correction
ng tube, NPO to decompress ostomy care monitor abd girth
aplastic crisis
worsening of baseline anemia in SCA; viral trigger
s/s child abuse
inconsistency between injuries and story; chip/spiral Fx; child withdraws or is fearful of parents; behavior changes, sleep disturbances
s/s TEF
excessive drooling; 3Cs after feeding: coughing, choking, and cyanosis
Meckel’s diverticulum s/s
Painless bloody stools with bright red mucus
tylenol antidote
large dose Mucomyst
congenital aganglionic megacolon
Hirschprung’s disease–missing nerves at the end of the colon, obstruction results from inadequate motility
treatment for imperforate anus or fistula
surgical reconstruction and temporary colostomy
complications of Hirschprung’s disease
Enterocolitis (fever and explosive diarrhea) that can lead to sepsis, peritonitis, or shock of bowel perfs; anal stricture/incontinence; fussy eating/manipulation with meals
Meckel’s diverticulum Dx
radionucleotide scan
surgery to fix pyloric stenosis
pyloromyotomy
non-surgical treatment for intussusception
enema or air inflation; successful if brown stool passes but can often recur
noninvasive, keeps hips abducted and in socket in a child with DDH
Pavlik harness (6 mos)
with hemophilia its important to monitor for
brain bleed: HA, slurred speech, decreased LOC
Pre op most babies with TEF have
aspiration pneumonia