Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Peds Emergency
KYCOM Block 9
102
Medical
Graduate
08/17/2013

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
signs of septicemia (7)
Definition
o Fever and chills (or hypothermia)
o Toxic appearance
o Shock
o Disseminated intravascular coagulation
o Multi organ failure
o Documented source of infection
o Host predisposition
Term
causes of septicemia (2)
Definition
primary and secondary to bacteremia
Term
primary bacteremia in newborns (4)
Definition
host is compormized, Malignancy, immunodeficiency syndrome, drug therapy
Term
primary bacteriemia in normal children causes (5), most common (3), lease common and why (1)
Definition
• Meningococcemia, pneumococcemia, staphylococcus aureus, B-hemolytic streptococcal septicemia
• Usually a gram negative bacilli, next most common a staph aureus and strep pneumoniae
• Pneumoniacoccus is less likely due to vaccinations
Term
when sepsis is secondary to bacteremia, what is it secondary to
Definition
remote infection or operation or insturmentation
Term
what causes secondary infection to bacteremia remote infection (7)
Definition
Meningitis, osteomyelitis, speptic arthritis, pneumonia, orbital cellulitis, wound infection, intestinal obstruction
Term
what causes infection secondary to bacteremia due to operatioon or isturmentation
Definition
Pyelonephritis, burns, diarrhea
Term
what are the effects of sepsis on: hematologic (3), pulmonary (1), renal (2), cardiac (2), hepatic (2), brain (1)
Definition
hematologic: Granulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation

pulmonary: adult respiratory distress syndrome

Renal: oliguria, acute renal insufficiency

cardiac: hypotension, myocardial depression

hepatic: elevaton og serum glutamic pyrivic transaminase and bilirubin

brain: altered LOC especially with hypotension
Term
early symptoms of septic shock (4)
Definition
fever
increased VO2 and CO
normal arterial VdO2
Term
later symptoms of septic shock (10)
Definition
Warm shock
Vasodilation
Decreased systemic vascular resistance
Redistribution of blood volume
Increased ventricular preload
Increased CO
Hypotension
Wide pulse pressure
Oliguria
Hypoxemia
Term
what symptoms septic shock can progress into (6)
Definition
Generalized capillary leak

Decreased ventricular volume

Hypotension

Edema

Adult respiratory distress syndrome

Multiple organ system dysfunction
Term
what are the steps in septicemia management (6)
Definition
identify source of infection
physical examination
cultures and radiographs
antibiotics
surgical exploration or drainage if needed
monitor for development of multiple organ system failure
Term
what antibiotics are given for septicemia in neonatal, pediatric, and immunocompormized pt
Definition
Neonatal: ampicillin and cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, or gentamicin

Pediatric: ceftriaxone or cefotaxime and clindamycin

Immunocompormized: tricarcillin and tobramycin and nafcillin
Term
what do you do to monitor for organ failure in septicemia (5)
Definition
Arterial blood monitoring

Record fluid balance hourly

Neurological checks to assess LOC hourly

Arterial blood gas and observation for respiratory distress

WBC and platelet count, hemocrit, liver and renal function daily during acute phases
Term
what are the steps in managing septic shock (5)
Definition
airway
CO
steroids
access and onitoring lines
developing treatments
Term
how is the airway managed in septic shock (3), what is the goal
Definition
Endotracheal intubation

Mechanical ventilation with O2

Positive and expiratory pressure to correct hypoxemia if needed (adult respiratory distress syndrome)

Goal is over 95% oxyHb saturation
Term
how is CO managed in septic shockL=
Definition
Transfusion of packed RBC as needed to ensure tissue O2 delivery

Isotonic crystalloid or colloid (20 ml/kg over 20 min) repleted until circulation stabilized or CVP > 10mmHg or PCWP >12mmHg to optimize preload

Correct acidosis with bicarbonate if pH <7.2

Inotrophic support if preload is optimized by Co is insufficient

Vasoactive agents to maintain normal systemic vascular resistance
Term
how much steroids do you give in septic shock treatment
Definition
you dont in kids
Term
what access and monitoring lines done in shock treatment (6)
Definition
iv, intra-arterial, CVP (central venous pressure), PCWP (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure), urinary catheter, neogastric tube (buffers pH)
Term
what are the developing treatments for septic shock (5)
Definition
Monoclonial antibodies

Antitumor necrosis antibody

NO scavenger / nitric osidase synthase inhibitors

Phentoxyphylline

Naloxone and other opiate agonists
Term
mild dehydration: percent lost, symptoms, signs, deficit
Definition
o 3-5% body loss
o Thirsty, alert, restless
o Normal BP and rate
o Good turgor
deficit 30-50 mL
Term
moderate dehydration: percent lost, signs in adults and children, symptoms,deficit
Definition
o 6-9% body loss
o Children: thirsty, lethargic, irritable to touch
o Adult: thirsty, alert, postural hypotension
o Pulse rapid and weak, sunken frontanel, low BP
o Bad turgor, sunken eyes, absent tears
o Dry mucous membranes
o Reduced urine
o Estimated deficit 60-90
Term
severe dehydration: percent lost, symptoms in adult and child, signs, deficit
Definition
o 10%+ body loss
o Child: drowsy, limp, cold, sweaty, cyanotic, comatose
o Adult: conscious, apprehensive, cold, sweaty, cyanotic, wrinkled skin of fingers and toes, muscle cramps
o Rapid sometimes impalpable pulse
o Deep frontanel
o Low BP
o Bad turgor
o Glossy sunken eyes
o No tears, dry mucous membrane
o Severe oliguria
o 100 or more fluid deficit
Term
what are different rehydration fluids (5), what is their main component
Definition
o WHO: contains bicarbonate and lots of NaCl
o Rehydralyte: contains moderate NaCl and citrate
o Pedialte, lytren, ricelyte: similar NaCl and citrate
o Lytren and Ricelyte: have more K
Term
for gastric, pancreatic, SI, bile, ileostomy, diarrheal, sweat, cystic fibrosis, and burn fluid are are the major components
Definition
o Gastric: mostly Cl
o Pancreatic: mostly Na Cl
o SI: mostly Na Cl
o Bile: mostly Na Cl
o Ileostomy: mostly NaCl
o Diarrheal: mostly Cl, notable K loss
o Sweat: mostly Na Cl
o Cystic fibrosis: mostly NaCl
o Burns mostly NaCl, some protein
Term
hyponatremic dehydration: how to calculate the Na deficit, how to treat it
Definition
o Sodium deficit = (135 – SNa) X TBW (0.6 x kg)
o < 120 meq is treated with 3% NaCl at 1 mL/min to a max 12 mL/kg
Term
what are the two components to treating hypernatremia
Definition
correct slowly, seizures can happen during treatment so use anticonvoulsant or 3% NaCl to control
Term
why do you need to correct hypernatremia slowly, how do you do it
Definition
Hyperosmolality can cause cerebral damage and hemorrhage, thrombosis, and subdural effusions

No more than 10 meq/L decrease a day
Term
define drowning
Definition
death within 24 hours of submersion
Term
define near drowning
Definition
survival greater than 24 hours
Term
risk factors for drowning(6)
Definition
o Age <5 or 10-14 yo
o Make 85%
o Black double risk
o Residential swimming pools for <5 yo
o Bathtubs for <2 yo
o Buckets
Term
what is dry drowning how does it happen
Definition
Shock of drowning causes anxiety attack > laryngospasm > LOC > cardiovascular collapse > death without aspiration
Term
what is wet drowning what are the 4 steps in how it happens and details of each step
Definition
Anoxic ischemic injury: decreased saturation in blood and all organs are going through hypoxia injuries, cardiac depression, and kidney failure

Pulmonary aspiration: pneumonia, edema, and ventilation perfusion mis-match. Ventilation and monitor blood fas.

Hypothermia: does protect brain and organs in the beginning. Slowly warm the patient up.

Fluid electrolyte changes: fix deficits. Give antibiotics if needed.
Term
what is the difference between fresh and salt water drowning
Definition
Fresh water: leads to capillary alveolar membrane damage and pulmonary edema. Electrolytes still balanced

Salt water: causes pulmonary edema. Presents different bacteria. Changes electrolytes.
Term
how are burns classified
Definition
chart to determine developmentally related percent of burn surface area

depth of burn
Term
first deg burn: affected layers, symptoms, healing time
Definition
epidermis
swelling and pain without blisters
heals in 2-3 days
Term
second deg burn: affected layers, symptoms, healing time
Definition
entire epidermis and dermis

blisters and lots of pain

heals in 7-14 days
Term
third deg burn: affected layers, symptoms, healing time
Definition
entire epidermis and dermis

scar formation

no pain, nerve endings burned
Term
when is a burn an emergency (6)
Definition
o Greater than 15% of body surface area
o Electrical burns can cause arrhythmia
o Inhalation injury
o Inadequate home situation
o Suspected child abuse or neglect
o Burns to hands, feet, or genitalia due to decreased arterial supply
Term
what are the steps in burn care
Definition
estinguish flames

maintain wairway

strip patient and see where there is bleeding or lesions

dressng soaked in saline (biologic or synthetic as available)

fluid reuscitation

evaluate associated injuries

pain control

prevention of infection
Term
what do you need to look for in burn pt airway maintience
Definition
100% O2 if needed

Pt could have oral swelling or lungdamage

Look for soot in nose or coughing black particles
Term
fluids in burn pt: what kind and for what condition
Definition
fluid lost in burns is similar to normal saline

Supply energy requirements

High tension or electrical burns need forced alkaline diuresis of combat myoglobinuria

Parkland formula: 4 mL per kg per percent body burned. Replace 50% in 8 hours than 50% in 16 hours
Term
how is infection prevented in burns
Definition
early excision and grafting

Control of bacteria would flora

Don’t use oral or IV antibiotics unless there is an infection
Term
what is inhalation injury a result of
Definition
direct heat, acute asphyxia, carbon monoxide poisoning, toxic fumes
Term
what are the complications of an inhalation injury
Definition
 Early CO poisoning – begin treatment without lab results back yet if suspected
 Airway obstruction
 Pulmonary edema
 ARDS within 24-48 hours
 Late(days-weeks) pneumonia or emboli
Term
how is CO poisoning treated
Definition
immediate treatment without lab results back
remove from source
100# humidified oxygen
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
treat associated injuries
Term
how is CO poisoning classified, what are the symptoms with each stage
Definition
Mild:<20% HbCO, Slight dyspenia, Decreased vision, CNS depression

Moderate: 20-40% HbCO, Irritability, nausea, fatigue, Decreased vision, Impaired judgment

Severe: 60-90% HbCO, Confusion, hallucination, Ataxia, collapse, Coma
Term
what are the clinical features of appendicitis
Definition
o Midabdominal or periumbilical pain, RLQ
o Fever
o Vomiting
o Anorexia
Term
why is appendix pain periumbilical
Definition
Because the appendix is at T10 the sign shown by the dermatome is periumbulical
Term
what are physical exam findings for appendicitis
Definition
o Many signs not seen in <2 yo
o Retrocecal appendix may not have any signs, need to do rectal exam
o McBurney’s tenderness
o Psoas sign: if you stretch psoas it causes irritation
o Peritoneal signs: guarding and rebound
o Rectal exam
Term
what are lab findings for appendicitis
Definition
o Elevated EBC
o Ketones and sometimes WBC in UA
o Abdominal x-ray
Term
how is an xray for a perforated appendix read
Definition
 Pieces that block the appendix opening are often not found on x-ray
 Ait comes out of zppendix and goes into diaphragm when standing. Look for bubble over the right because it is masked by the stomach bubble on the left
Term
how can you tell an appendix perforated
Definition
o Signs of toxicity
o Abdominal rigidity and tenderness
o Pallor, dyspnea, grunting, prostration, fever
o Leukocytosis with left shift, leukopenia
o X-ray abdomen free of air
o Ultra sound of pelvis: complex mass, free fluid
Term
how is a perorated appendix managed
Definition
o Stabilization
o Correct hypocholremia, hyponatremia (due to vomiting)
o Acidosis
o Antibotics
Term
primary peritonitis: location, population
Definition
o Focus of infection outside abdominal cavity in blood or node
o Common in kids with ascites secondary to nephrosis
Term
bacteria in primary peritonitis
Definition
 Streptococcus pneumonia
 Streptococci
 Gram negative rods
 Mycobacterium tuberculosis
 Harmophilus influenza
Term
secondary prtitonitis causes
Definition
o Rupture of an intra-abdominal viscous or abscess of intra-abdominal organ
Term
bacteria in secondary peritonitis
Definition
 Aerobic bacteria: Escherichia coli, Streptococci, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacteriaceae, Klehsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Canidia
 Anaerobic bacteria: bacteroides fragilis, eubacteria, clostridia, peptococci, propionibacteria, fusobacteria
Term
signs and symptoms of peritonitis
Definition
o Abdominal pain and tenderness
o Edema, aceites (peritoneal thrill)
o Fever
o Anorexia, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
o Ileus: loops distend and have lots of air
o Lethargy, toxic appearance
o Abdominal wall cellulitis
o All similar to appendix perforation
Term
labs done in peritonitis
Definition
leukocytes
ultrasound of abdomen
paracentesis
positive gram smear of culture fluid
Term
what is found on an ultrasound of peritonitis
Definition
 Dilation of intestines
 Edema in intestine wall
 Peritoneal fluid
 Oblideration of psoas
 Free air within peritoneal cavity (secondary peritonitis)
Term
what is paracentesis, when is it seen, what will be found in this situation
Definition
 Elevated prptein
 Pleocytosis (>800 leukocytes/mm3) with more than 25% polymorphonuclear
peritonitis signs
Term
treatment of primary peritonitis
Definition
 Ceftriaxone 100mg/kg/d
 OR ceftotaxime 200 mg/kg/d
Term
treatment of secondary peritonitis
Definition
 Correct hypovolemic and stabilize electrolytes to establish urination
 Correct hypoxemia with O2 and mechanical ventilation
 Decompress GI tract using nasogastric suction or long intestinal tube
 Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/d
 Clindamycin 40 mg/kg/d
 Gentamicin 7.5 mg/kg/d (not same dose in neonates)
Term
why would peritonitis need an operation, how is it done
Definition
 Close, exclude or resect perforated viscous
 Complete exposure or peritoneal cavity with radical debridement or peritoneum and massive irrigation OR placement of drains after repair of perforation without exploration or irrigation
Term
post op care for peritonitis
Definition
 Systemic antibiotics
 Intraperitoneal lavage with antibiotics
 Maintain fluids
 Observe for autonomic hyperreflexia when draining
 Nutritional support to meet metabolic demands
 Close observation for intraabdominal abscess formation
Term
what is intrussusception
Definition
• Telescloping of a segment of the bowel into a more distal segment
Term
when does intrussuception usually happen, why
Definition
• Can be done from 3-12 mo
o Usually 4-5 mo due to food introduction causing nodes in gut to lead telescope
o Can be done in older kids due to inflamed node
Term
intrussusception symptoms
Definition
o Abdominal pain, crying, irritability, vomiting, pale, lethargic, shock, currant jelly stool
o Pain ins’t continuous. Episodes of acute pain.
Term
MOA intrussusception
Definition
o Terminal ileum prolapses through ileocecal valve
o Ileocolic intussusception continues through colon (often palpated) in RUQ
o 1 loop of gut telescopes into distal part often cutting off blood due to mesentery pinching
Term
tests for intrussusception
Definition
o Barium enema: shows intussusception as filing defect with hepatic flexture surrounded by spiral mucosal folds. Distended small bowel represents distal small bowl obstruction
Term
management of intrussusception
Definition
o NG tube, IV fluids, monitor electrolytes
o Plain x-ray may show obstruction
o Hydrostatic controlled barium enema high pressure (if this dosen’t work you have to go to OR)
Term
acute intestinal obstruction
Definition
o Persistent bilious vomiting
o Abdominal distention
o Constipation, obstipation
Term
when is acute intestinal obstruction an emergency
Definition
o Small bowel obstruction: minimal air in rectum, step ladder like bowel loops, differential fluid levels indicate obstruction
Term
what is pyloric stenosis, who is it in, what is the treatment
Definition
• Hypertrophy of pyloric musculature
• First born males within 2-5 weeks


surgery
Term
signs of pyloric stenosis
Definition
o Projectile vomiting everything fed
 Causes electrolyte imbalanced because people don’t go to doctor right away because baby isn’t toxic and looks hungry after vomiting
o Good appetite
o Loss of weight
o Palpation of olive – hypertrophic muscle
Term
labs pertaining to pyloric stenosis
Definition
o Serum K and Cl low
o Bicarbonate high: Hypokalemic, hypochloremia alkalosis
o Barium swallow and UGI
o Pyloric US
Term
why not use barium swallow in pyloric stenosis
Definition
Try not to use because if OR is needed they don’t want barium to get out because it is irritating
Term
merkel's diverticulum
Definition
ectopic gastric mucosa causes bleeding ulcer
acid producing cells where they are not supposed to be cause corosion
Term
what are the complications of merkel's diverticulum
Definition
• May lead to peritonitis
• May be the lead site to intussusception
• Ectopic gastric mucosa causes bleeding ulcer
• Nuclear scintigraphy
Term
mesenteric adenitis: what is it, prime symptom, cause
Definition
o Enlargement of notes at terminal ileum caused by virus
o Pain is less localized.
o Often caused by strep
Term
gasteoenteritis: signs, cause, differences from appendicitis
Definition
o Viral origin, no fever, no leukocytes, no blood in stool
o Diarrhea unlike appendicitis, no rebound tenderness, hyperactive bowel sounds, diffuse pain
Term
bacterial gastroenteritis: causes, signs
Definition
o Shigella, Yersinia, campylobacter and salmonella
o Abdominal pain, blood in stool
Term
pneumonia: how it could look like appendicitis, why do you need to look for this especially
Definition
o Pneumonia in right lower lobe may cause abdominal pain
o Auscultate chest or give x-ray to confirm so you don’t send them in for appendix removal
Term
pharyngitis: cause, sympptoms
Definition
o Streptococcal
o Associated with andominal pain and vomiting
Term
acute pyelonephritis: symptoms, what percaution
Definition
o Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, toxic look, urine has leukocytes, bacteria, nitrires
o Get culture of urine anyways before antibiotics so they don’t ruin the culture
Term
food poisoning symptoms
Definition
o Vomiting, diarrhea, other family ill
Term
why does pid look like appendicitis, symptoms
Definition
o pain during period, pain to URQ due to gonorrheal perihepatitis
Term
why does hypoglycemia look like appendicitis
Definition
abdominal pain too
Term
why does DM look like appendicitis, other symptoms
Definition
o abdominal pain thought to be due to diabetic ketoacidosis.
o Polyuria persists during dehydration
o Respiration heavy and deep
Term
hepatitis: symptoms
Definition
o Vomiting, anorexia, non localized pain
Term
iliac adentitis: risk factor
Definition
o Hx of lower extremity injury
Term
henoch schonlein syndrome: symptoms
Definition
o Hemorrhagic rash within 24h especially on extremities
o Arthritis, nephritis, skin edema
Term
herpes zoster symptoms
Definition
o Acute abdominal pain precedes vesicles over abdominal wall
Term
intussception symptoms
Definition
o Sudden onset of acute severe reoccurring episodes of pain accompanied by vomiting
o Unusual hunger
o Dark blood and mucus stool later
Term
peritonitis symptoms
Definition
o Rigid tender abdomen with rebound tenderness
o Diminished bowel sounds
o Acutely ill
Term
obstructive adhesions symptoms
Definition
o Prior history of surgery or peritonitis
o Bowel sounds are high pitched with rushes, vomiting is common
Term
volvulus: symptoms, cause
Definition
o History of intermittent pain prior to mudgut volvulus
o Shock may come quckly
o Rotation around mesentery causes vessels to twist and cut off blood causing angrene
Term
cholecystitis: associations, signs
Definition
o Gallstones may come with hemolysis disorders
o Ahydroptic gall bladder is palpable
Term
acute pancreatitis symproms
Definition
epigastric pain, vomitting bile
Term
hernia symptoms
Definition
o Sever pain if strangulated of incarcerated
Term
abdominal abscess symptoms
Definition
o Perinephric, psoas, subdiaphragmatic
Supporting users have an ad free experience!