G TUBES
What are Infinity and Kangaroo
mL
What is the abbreviation for milliliters?
Two types of delivery devices used to administer medication for patients with asthma.
What are inhalers and nebulizers?
The most common rescue medication given to children with seizure disorders.
What is DIASTAT?
A tube inserted into the trachea to assist with breathing.
What is a tracheostomy?
The opening where the g tube enters the stomach
What is the stoma?
MBS
What is the abbreviation for modified barium swallow?
The device that holds the medication from an inhaler in place so you can breathe it in easier.
What is a spacer?
The most common type of seizure among children.
What are febrile seizures?
ASD
What is the abbreviation for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Backing up of formula or gastric juices from the stomach into the esophagus.
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)?
AFO
What is the abbreviation for ankle foot orthotics?
The number of times most inhalers need to be primed when they are brand new or haven't been used for 14 days.
What is 4 times?
The 2 doses of epinephrine used in epipen delivery devices.
What are 0.15mg and 0.3mg?
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What is Inclusion Support?
The opening where the g tube enters the stomach.
What is the stoma?
SIDS
What is the abbreviation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
Common signs/symptoms of an asthma attack.
What are coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, breathing faster/harder than normal, etc?
The name of the severe reaction when exposed to allergens.
What is anaphylaxis?
Common surgical treatment for hydrocephalus.
What is a shunt?
Fleshy projections formed on the surface of the stoma that will later form fibrous scar tissue.
What is granulation tissue?
RSV
What is the abbreviation for Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
The 3 underlying components of an asthma attack.
What are inflammation of the airway, increased mucus production, and constriction of the airway?
A medical emergency for seizures that last 30 minutes or longer or a continuous series of seizures.
What is status epilepticus?
The medical term for swallowing difficulties.
What is dysphagia?