GI/Renal
Symptoms of Biliary Atresia
Jaundice (1st sign), Hepatomegaly, Abdominal distention, Clay-colored (acholic) stools, Dark bile-stained urine
Transposition of the Great Arteries: Symptoms?
Cyanosis at birth, no response to O2
Describe Consolidation phase of leukemia
4 - 8 months to maintain remission
Destroy remaining cancer cells
Prevent spread (CNS/testes)
What does countercoup mean
Injury to location opposite site of impact- shaken baby syndrome, motor vehicle accidents.
Club foot characteristics
Adduction, smaller foot
Cleft Lip/Palate Complications
Aspiration, Otitis media, Weight loss/FTT, Abnormal dentition, Speech delay/impairment
PDA: Treatment options?
Prostaglandin Inhibitors (Indomethacin, Ibuprofen), Diuretics
Symptoms of Acute Lymphocytic/Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Usually children
Pallor / bruising
Bone / joint pain
Dizziness, malaise
Fever, frequent infections
Enlarged lymph nodes/liver
What is decorticate mean
upper extremity flexion/pulling toward body core and lower extremity extension, feet may point downward and internally rotate (plantar flexion)- indicates cerebral injury.
Cerebral Palsy: Symptoms?
Delayed Development, Early hand preference, Toe walking, Feeding Difficulties, High hips prone
TX of Enuresis
Fluid restriction in p.m., Restrict sugar / caffeine after 4 p.m., Behavioral conditioning (alarms), Routine / timed voiding, Bladder exercises, Reward system, Medications
Tetralogy of Fallot: Tet Spells symptoms?
Cyanotic, Singing Respiration, Bradycardia, Fainting, Seizures, Loss of Consciousness.
Treatment for retinoblatoma
Cryotherapy/photocoagulation
Chemotherapy (large lesions)
Radiation
Enucleation
Symptoms of SIADH
Nausea/vomiting
Fluid retention/weight gain
Hypertension
Irritability/mood changes
Decreased urine output
Hip Dysplasia: Risk factors?
First-born, Female, Family History, Multiples, Low Amniotic Fluids, Breech
Hirschsprung Disease Symptoms
Severely distended abdomen, feeding intolerance, bilious vomiting. Rectal exam reveals tight internal sphincter. Megacolon and narrow distal segment may not develop for ~ 2 months. Palpable fecal mass and visible peristalsis are usually present. Appear undernourished.
Coarctation of the Aorta: Symptoms?
High Blood Pressure in upper body, Low Blood Pressure in Legs, Cool legs, Systolic murmur, nose bleeds/headache
What cancer treatment is Biopsy, Chemo, Resection, and then Radiation
Ewing's Sarcoma
Ways to manage ICP
ØElevate HOB
Control fever
Prevent/control seizures
Calm, quiet environment
Avoid suctioning/painful stimuli
Decrease CSF volume if possible
Idiopathic arthritis cause
Cause unknown- immune, environmental, genes.
Symptoms of Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)
Hematuria/mild proteinuria (cola/tea-colored)
Hypertension (may be severe)
Edema (sudden onset, worse in a.m.)
Oliguria (severely reduced output)
PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus): Symptoms?
Bounding Pulse, Pulmonary Hypertension. Machine-like Murmur
#1 Priority for Wilms Tumor
Don't Palpate Mass
How to diagnose Meningitis
Lumbar Puncture
Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms?
Developmental delays, Degenerative. Tip-Toe walking, Enlarged Calf, Gowers sign, cognitive disability