Trauma
The only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Suffolk County?
What is STONY BROOK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Name of pharmacies that typically carry liquid oxycodone
What is CVS PORT JEFF STATION ON OLD TOWN RD
ONPOINT PHARMACY PORT JEFF
When a kid comes in with symptoms of appendicitis lasting more than 72 hours
What is PERFORATED APPENDICITIS
The two low profile g-tubes we use in the hospital
What is the MIC-KEY BUTTON AND MINI-ONE
What is typical treatment for Pectus Carinatum
What is 15 MINUTES?
Most common complication seen with perforated appendicitis
What is ABSCESS
An appendectomy performed 6-8 weeks after the patient is diagnosed with perforated appendicitis. It is typically performed outpatient, following a course of IV antibiotics.
What is an interval appendectomy?
The g-tube that is placed by upper endoscopy alone
What is the PEG TUBE?
How long do pectus bars stay in place after surgery
What is a CT SCAN
What must be done with an air vent to a salem sump
What is KEEP UPRIGHT AND FLUSH WITH AIR
Name some tests performed to confirm the diagnosis of appendicitis
WHAT IS CBC, ULTRASOUND, CT (w oral and IV contrast)
Your patient's g-tube falls out 1 month after placement, what do you do?
What is, CALL PEDS SURGERY OR IF AT HOME, COME TO THE ER WITH THE SPARE TUBE
What is AFTER PUBERTY?
(typically 14-16)
Treatment options for splenic rupture
How often should NG tubes be flushed
What is EVERY 4 HOURS
The place where the first dose of antibiotics should be given after diagnosis of appendicitis
What is THE EMERGENCY ROOM
When should extension tubing be connected to the g-tube
Name the chest wall deformity where the breastbone (sternum) and ribs grow inward, creating a sunken or indented appearance in the chest
What is PECTUS EXCAVATUM
Name some neurologic changes that might be noted by nursing that should be evaluated by the surgery team following head injury
What is: pupillary changes
lethargy
vomiting
dizziness
gait changes
Oral antibiotics that typically require prior authorization and can sometimes be difficult to obtain at pharmacy for postoperative appendicitis
What is FLAGYL AND CIPRO
The antibiotics used to treat non-perforated appendicitis
What is CEFTRIAXONE AND FLAGYL
Name the normal finding of excessive skin overgrowth around the g-tube site.
What is GRANULATION TISSUE
Name the surgical treatment for Pectus Excavatum
What is THE NUSS PROCEDURE