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| (nosebleed) - very common in peds population |
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Epistaxis
causitive factors
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Plentiful veins in anterior nares
Low humidity
Picking, foreign bodies
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| - inflammation of 1 or more of paranasal sinuses |
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acute infection of pharynx, includes tonsils
Most common in children 4-7 yrs
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Bacterial pharyngitis
is called |
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caused by a large number of viruses
Usually less severe than strep
lSymptomatic treatment
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Inflammation of (palatine) tonsils in posterior pharynx
Caused by a virus or bacterium
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lAntibiotics
lTonsillectomy
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Nursing care for tonsillectomy
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¡General surgical care
¡Pain control
¡Rate of swallow
¡Parental education
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lChildren often get trauma to mouth/teeth during play
lPrevention thru use of protective sports equipment
lMouth/dental injuries may bleed profusely
lDental injuries - fracture of tooth, luxation or avulsion
Emergency visit to dentist may save an avulsed tooth, especially if re-implanted within 30 minutes |
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