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Definition
Evidence of earache
RESP> 50-60 RESP/MIN (or just more than normal)
FEVER > 101
listlessness
increasing irritability
PERSISTENT COUGH for 2+ days
Wheezing, crying, REFUSING TO EAT, restlessness, poor sleep patterns |
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Term
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Definition
Earache
Resp greater than 50-60
Temp greater than 101
Cough greater than 2 days
Refusal to eat |
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Term
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Definition
(from highest to lowest)
Pharyngeal (Adenoids)
Tubal
Palatine (theones you can see)
Lingual |
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Term
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Definition
prevent & assess for hemorrhage
Discourage coughing, clearing throat, nose blowing.
Crying can cause stitches to pop
Administer antiemetics to prevent vom
tetracaine lollipops, icepops, ice chips, cool water, NO STRAW!!!
No red liquids as it will disguise blood
Signs of Hemorrhage:
Red vom
Tachycardia, pallor, freq. throat clearing, cont. swallowing, restlessness, decreased BP,
Hemorrhage con occur 10 days postop |
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Term
Croup
Acute Epiglottitis type |
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Definition
Emergency!!!
Do not attempt throat inspection unless prepared to intubate. Agitation from tongue depressor will cause throat to spasm and close shut
Treat with antibiotics if test confirms it is bacterial
racemic epinephrine, fluids
corticosteroids |
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