Pediatric Neuro Disorders
This type of hydrocephalus occurs when CSF cannot be absorbed at the arachnoid villi.
Communicating hydrocephalus
Simple febrile seizures last less than ___ minutes and occur only once in 24 hrs
<15 minutes
This defect causes bounding pulses & machinery murmur
PDA
Medication used to keep PDA open
Prostaglandin E (Alprostadil)
Drooling, tripod, muffled voice - DO NOT examine airway
Epiglottitis
Damage to white matter around ventricles in premies leading to spastic diplegia
Periventricular leukomalacia, spastic CP
Medication used intranasally or buccally for prolonged febrile seizure
Midazolam
Knee-chest positioning helps during this cyanotic emergency
Tet spell (TOF)
Medication used to close PDA
Indomethacin
Foreign body in larynx - this immediate sign
Inability to speak/breathe
A hallmark sign of increased ICP in infants
Bulging fontanelle
The classic triad of shaken baby syndrome
Subdural hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, encephalopathy
This defect has no connection from RA - RV
Tricuspid atresia
This medication increases contractility but requires pulse check before giving
Digoxin
Quiet chest in asthma means
Impending respiratory failure
Neural tube fails to close between days 18-26 of gestation
Spina bifida
First priority in submersion injury/drowning
Airway & oxygenation
O2 sat goal for cyanotic CHD pre-repair (e.g., TOF, HLHS)
75-85%
Diuretic with risk of ototoxicity & hypokalemia
Furosemide (Lasix)
Common item causing toddler aspiration
Hot dogs, nuts, grapes, coins
CP form characterized by involuntary writhing movements from basal ganglia injury
Dyskinetic CP
Two meds used to decrease ICP in acute Reye syndrome
Mannitol & hypertonic saline
Defect where PA and aorta are switched
TGA (Transposition of Great Arteries)
IVIG + aspirin are treatment for this inflammatory disease
Kawasaki disease
Oxygen delivery target in respiratory distress before failure
Maintain SpO2 & reduce work of breathing