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necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) ABX
gentamicin
clindamycin
ampicillin
pharyngoconjunctival fever etiology
adenovirus (35 serotypes)
hand-foot-mouth disease etiology
coxsachie virus
herpes simplex stomatitis Tx
Supportive to avoid dehydration
1) acetominophen
2) popsicles, smoothies, etc
3) 1:1:1 cocktail of Maalox:Benadryl:lidocaine, 5-15cc 4x daily
hallmark lymphadenopathy locations in mononucleosis
posterior auricular, anterior cervical
Avoid which ABX in mononucleosis?
amoxicillin or ampicillin
Bacterial pharyngitis etiology and Tx
Etiology: Most common Group A Strep
Tx: Pen VK or Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, Clindamycin, macrolide
Etiology of diphtheria
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Corynebacterium ulcerans
diphtheria symptoms
Membranous pharyngitis
enlarged anterior cervical lymphaden.
Edema - ("Bull Neck")
epiglottitis etiology
H. influenzae type B
(It is rare because of the vaccine)
epiglottitis Tx
Intubation to guarantee airway
ABX: 3rd gen cephalosporin = (cefotaxime, ceftriaxone)
Croup's other name
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Most common etiology of Croup
parainfluenza
epiglottitis x-ray finding
thumb sign
croup x-ray finding
steeple sign
croup symptoms
SEAL LIKE BARK
URI PRODOME
steeple sign on AP xray of neck
croup treatment
cool mist
systemic steroids
racemic (aerosolized epi)
bronchiolitis etiology
RSV (Respiratory Syncitial Virus)
pertussis etiology
bordetella pertussis
a.k.a. Whooping Cough
pertussis Tx
erythromycin
azythromycin
clarithromycin
(these are the macrolides)
MCHAT screening
Texas Health Steps = 18 months.
in general/Dekat's notes = 16-30 months
what age do you switch from measuring length to height ?
3 y/o
what age do you start measuring BMI?
24 months
what age do you start screening BP
3 y/o
most common cause of HTN in infants
kidney disease
what age to stop measuring FOC (fronto occipital circumference)?
24 months
age to start formal eye exams?
attempt at age 3
when to start formal audiometry teesting?
age 4
newborn hearing screening
12 hours old
ABR - auditory brainstem response
OAE - otoacoustic emissions
Newborn screening labs drawn when?
What do they look for?
Look for congenital & heritable disorders
Drawn 24-48 hours
Then again at 1-2 weeks.
what age to check H&H for anemia screening?
12 months, 18 months.
Also 12 years in females
TB questionnaire screening
annual TB questionnaire starting at 12 months.

PPD if at risk
Lead poisoning screening
12 and 24 months. blood tests
Lead Risk questionnaire annually between 3-6 years.
Lead poisoning symptoms/signs
Often no symptoms OR
1) pica
2) anorexia
3) colicky abdominal pain
4) irritability
5) FTT
6) pallor
7) mental development delay
8) CNS symptoms at high levels
9) hypochromic anemia
10) lead lines on xrays of knee/wrist
well child visit contains...
history
physical
screening labs
anticipatory guidance
immunizations.
Car Seat guidelines
Phase 1: birth - 35# (or up to age 2) = rear-facing seat
Phase 2: toddlers/preschoolers. forward facing seat with 5 point harness at or above shoulder
Phase 3: school aged children > 40#. booster with shoulder/lap belt.
Phase 4: older children. adult shoulder/lap belt when large enough (4'9" or 100#). In back seat till age 13.
Vaccines at birth
HBV-1
Hep B Sequence
birth, 2 months, 6 months
Vaccine sequence starting at 2 months
(6)
HBV-2, DTaP-1, Hib-1, IPV-1, PCV-1, RV-1
Vaccine sequence at 4 months
Same as month 2 but without HBV-2.

(DTaP-2, Hib-2, IPV-2, PCV-2, RV-2)
Vaccine schedule at 6 months
HBV-3, DTaP-3, IPV-3, Hib-3 (depends on brand), RV-3, PCV-3
Vaccines at 12-15 months
Varicella, HAV-1, MMR-1, Hib (3 or 4 depending on brand), PCV-4
vaccines at 15-18 months
DTaP-4, HAV-2
vaccines at 4-6 years
DTaP-5, IPV-4, MMR-2, varicella
vaccines at 11 - 12 years
Tdap, MCV4, HPV
influenza vaccine
yearly
between 6mo-8yrs, need 2 doses
DTaP contraindications (5)
If after last vaccine:
encephalopathy within 7 days
fever > 105 within 48 hours
collapse/shock
seizure within 3 days
crying inconsolably > 3 hrs within 2 days
Live attenuate vaccine contraindications
MMR & Varivax
1) anaphylaxis to eggs
2) immunodeficiency
3) recent immunoglobulin
What age do neonates become infants?
4 wks
What prenatal maternal screening tests should occur?
rubella, HIV, Hep B, symphilis, GBS (5)
Serum alfa fetoprotein (MSAFP) in 2nd trimester (neural tube defects, gastroschisis, polycystic kidneys
Amniocentesis fo high risk pregnancies (trisomy 21,18,13)
*Fetal US
* Maternal Infxns History - STDs, parvovirus
maternal hypertension can lead to
intrauterine growth retardation
maternal lupus possible effects on newborn
"SCCRANT"
stillbirth
congenital heart block
cardiomyopathy
rash
anemia
neutropenia
thrombocytopenia
maternal DM possible effects on newborn
"3 lows and a high"
Low glucose, calcium, Mg
Hi RBCs (polycythemia)
* Also, LGA (large for gestational age)
* congenital anomalies (cardiac, sacral agenesis, caudal regression dyndrome)
maternal anti-epileptic use
midface hypoplasia
CNS, limb, cardiac malformation
maternal retinoids use (accutane)
miscarriage
abnormal face
maternal tetracycline use
enamel hypoplasia of unerrupted teeth
maternal lithium use
congenital heart disease
maternal DES use
adenocarcinoma of cervix/vagina in offspring
maternal thalidomide use
phocomelia (limb shortening)
maternal nicotine use
SGA (small for gestational age) - secondary to placental insufficiency since it substitutes CO for O2 at placenta.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome characteristics
growth restriction
characteristic facies (low nasal bridge, absent philtrum, small head, lsmall eye openings, short nose, thin upper lip, flat midface, epicanthal folds) - SMOOTH PHILTRUM, THIN UPPER LIP

Also developmental delay & cardiac defects
Apgar Score Use
*Evaluate at 1 min and 5 min after birth
5 Categories: HR, Respiratory Effort, Muscle Tone, Color, Response to cath in nares
* Total score out of 10. 8-10 = normal, 0-4 = severe depression.
neonatal conjunctivitis pathogens and prevention
prevention of gonococcal conjunctivitis at birth: 1% silver nitrate or erythromycin.
Within 1-7 days = N. gonorrhea (copious purulence)
4-19 days (after 7 days) = C. trachomatis (scant purulence)
How do you prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Vitamin K IM (due to a deficiency of VitK)
acrocyanosis
blue cast when exposed to cold. normal finding in neonates
cutis marmorata
lattice-like bluish mottled appearance. normal finding in neonates
avg HR in neonates, infants,
birth 90-190
0-6 months 80-180
6-12 months 75-155
caput succedaneum vs cephalohematoma physical exam findings in newborn
caput succedaneum - edema in skin. crosses suture lines. resolves 1-2 days
cephalohematoma - subperiosteal bleed. does not cross suture line. resolves 3 wks.
when do anterior & posterior fontanelles close
anterior - 4-26 months
posterior - by 2 months
what is "synostosis"?
premature fusion of sutures
what are "craniotabes"?
soft areas in the skull like ping pong ball.
think Congenital symphilis
upslanting palpebral fissures
Down Syndrome
leukokoria
a white reflex instead of a red reflex from the eye. signifies potential pathology: cataract, retinoblastoma, detachment, etc
small, deformed, or low-set pinna in neonate
common congenital defect, esp with KIDNEY DISEASE
epstein pearls
neontal epidermal inclusion cysts in mouth will resolve spontaneously. often on hard palate, alveolar ridge
signs of respiratory distress in neonates
retractions (supraclav, intracost, subcost)
nasal flaring
grunting
wheezing
stridor
normal breathing in newborns
normal rate 30-40
can alternate with periodic breathing at slow rate and occasional apnea up to 5-10 seconds.
absence of femoral pulses implies
coarctation of aorta
HR of neonate
90 at rest
180 when active
140-150 in premie
BP of nenate/infant
systolic 70 @ birth
85 @ one month
90 @ 6 months
meconium should pass when?
12 hours after birth
hypospadias in newborn
urethral opening dislocated
cryptorchidism
undescended testicle
Galeazzi sign
thighs and kness flexed. Uneven knee levels indicates possible DDH
Barlow & Ortolani Test
Barlow - Flexing and Adducting thigh
Ortolani - reduces hip . feel for "clunk" when it enters acetablum.
Positive tests indicate potential for DDH
DDH common in
breech deliveries
Erb-Duchenne Palsy
brachial plexus injury C5-C7
"waiter's tip" position
Klumpe position
brachial plexus injury C7-T1
"claw-like" position ; elbow flexed, hand up.

"E comes before K"
which primitive reflexes disappear when?
2-3 months : Assymetric tonic neck reflex, Galant
3-4 : palmar grasp
4-6 : moro, rooting, placing/stepping, positive supporting neck.
intrauterine growth retardation
<2500g born after 37 weeks GA
congenital infections
TORCH
Toxoplasmosis
Other = parvovirus (causes Fifths Dz), syphilis
Rubella
CMV
HSV, hepatitis, HIV
Bacteria that cause sepsis & meningitis in neonates
LEG
Group B Strep
E.Coli
Listeria
Bacteria that cause conjunctivitis in neonates
chlamydia
gonorrhea
Bacteria that cause pneumonia in neonates
C-LEGS
group B strep
E Coli
Listeria
S. aureus
chlamydia
tx for physiological jaundice
phototherapy
chlamydia in the newborn can cause
pneumonia
conjunctivitis
another name for Down's Syndrome
trisomy 21
common cardiac defects in trisomy 21
AV Canal
VSD (ventriculoseptal defects)
in 50% of patients
another name for trisomy 18
Edwards Syndrome
klinefelter syndrome genotype
extra sex chromosomes
47XXY, 48XXXY, 48XXYY
klinefelter syndrome therapy
testosterone therapy during adolescence
turner syndrome genotype
45XO
turner syndrome cardiac findings
coarctation of the aorta
bicuspid aortic valve
turner syndrome treatment
growth hormone starting ages 2-5
estrogen replacement adolescent
thryoid replacement
repair of coarctation
what is aortic coarctation
narrowing of the aorta
congenital adrenal hyperplasia inheritance pattern
autosomal recessive
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia health risks
no aldosterone production leads to low plasma Na, high K, acidosis.
Tx: gluco, mineralcorticoids
asthma management steps 1-6
step 1 = mild = rescue SABA PRN
step 2 = mild persistent = Low dose inhaled corticosteroids OR cromolyn OR LTM (singulair)
Step 3 = moderate = low dose ICS + LABA OR medium dose ICS
Step 4 = moderate = medium dose ICS + LABA
Step 5 = severe = high dose ICS + LABA
Step 6 = severe = high dose ICS + LABA + oral steroids
LABA's used for asthma
serevent and foradil
how to test for CF
sweat test. excessive concentration of Na and CL.
CF infancy symptoms
1) meconium ileus as newborn
2) prolonged jaundice
3) recurrent chset infxns
4) pancreatic exocrine insufficiency -> steatorrhea
CF lung infection pathogens
S. aureus
H Flu
Pseudomonas (eventually)
CF management
1) regular spiromtry (marker of severity)
2) physiotherapy 2/wk for secretion clearance
3) prophylactic abx with rescue for exacerbations
nebulized anti-psudomonal abx, DNase (to decrease viscosity) and/or hypertonic saline
4) pancreatic enzymes, vitamins
5) exercise
6) potential lung transplant
bronchiolitis prevention med
RSV - respiratory syncital Virus
Synagis Monoclonal Antibody.
$1000 /vial -> share with others.
most common kidney neoplasm in children?
Wilm's tumor
rate of fluid resuscitation for moderately dehydrated kids
100ml/kg over 4 hours
most common age for acute otitis media
6-12 months
bacterial pathogens responsible for Acute otitis media
1) Strep pneumo
2) nontypeable H. influenzae
3) Moraxella catarrhalis
4) group A Strep
treatment guidelines for acute otitis media with CERTAIN and UNCERTAIN diagnosis for 3 age groups
1) < 6 months. certain = abx. uncertain = abx
2) 6 mo - 2yr. certain = abx. uncertain = abx if severe. non severe = observe
3) above 2yr. certain = abx if severe. observe if non severe. uncertain = observe
drug and dose for actue otits media
no risk of abx resistance --> AMOXICILLIN 80-90mg/kg/day (in 2-3 doses)
if abx resistance -->
AUGMENTIN 30-40mg/kg/d (in 2 doses)
OMNICEF 14mg/kg/d (in 1-2 doses)
prevention for recurrent otitis media
BREAST FEED
no bottle propping
smoke free home
possible prophylactic abx
tx for otitis media with effusion
usually spontaneous resolution
audiogram is > 3-6 months
myringotomy and venitlation tubes if hearing loss
otitis externa pathogen
PSEUDOMONAS
Enterobacteriaceae
Proteus
fungi
otitis externa tx
eardrops with wick if needed
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone
Ciproflox
Bactrim
cause of acute viral gastroenteritis
rotavirus
other include: calcivirus, astrovirus, coronavirus, enterovirus
[RECCA]
shigella symptoms
high fever
seizures
high WBC
diarrhea
shigella tx
ceftriaxone
azithro
fluoroquinolone
campylobacter Symptoms
"crampy"
SEVERE abdominal pain (can mimic appendicitis)
campylobacter Tx
macrolides:
erythro, azithroy
salmonella source & symptoms
from raw eggs, turtles, iguanas
salmonella tx
Don't treat in normal population due to prolonged carrier state
Treat if < 3 months old, bacteremic, sickle cell, or immunosuppressed.
Use cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, azithro
giardia symptoms and history
foamy, foul smelling, copious diarrhea
associated with daycare outbreaks
giardia tx
metronidazole 15mg/kg/d (in 3 doses) x 5 days
functional abdominal pain symptoms
PERIUMBILICAL pain
no diarrhea
no vomitting
no fever
Kawasaki disease sx and sx
lots of "K" sounding things:
1) cracked lips (and red)
2) coronary arteries can have aneurysms, narrowing and lead to MI
3) conjunctival injections
4) cervical lymphadenopathy
5) morbilliform rash
6) swollen hands, peeling fingers
Kawasaki dz tx
1) echo to assess for coronary aneurysms
2) IV Ig (decreases coronary aneyrism risk) - hospital admission for this
3) aspirin as anti-inflam/anti-platel to decrease thrombosis
measles symptoms
1) morbilliform rash on 3rd day of ilnness
2) preceeded by coryza (acute rhinitis)
3) conjunctivitis
4) koplick spots on buccal mucosa
mumps symptoms
1) parotitis - initially unilateral -> bilateral
2) assoc with ear pain or pain eating/drinking
3) can cause orchitis in post-pubertal boys
rubella symptoms and signs
AKA german measules
* kind of a milder form of measles (rubeola)
1) mild URI, low grade fever
2) DAY 1 has rash (unlike measles)
3) POST AURICULAR, POST CERVICAL, OCCIPITAL NODES
3) arthralgias

It is a TORCH dz, therefore it is problematic if a pregnant woman gets it. causes BLUEBERRY MUFFIN BABY, congenital catarrhacts, microcephaly. devastating.
Roseloa symptoms (and alternative name)
exanthem subitum
1) HIGH FEVER for 3-4 days (103-105)
2) no rash until fever goes away.
3) usually by age 2
roseola pathogen
Human herpesvirus 6 and 7 (HHV)
fifth disease alternate name and symptoms and pathogen
fifth disease aka slapped cheek syndrome
Parvovirus B19
1) slapped cheeks with lacy reticular rash
* complication: fetal hydrops in newborn of pregnant mother
Peds UTI Tx
Bactrim
Cefixime
genu valgum vs genu varum in kids
valgum = knock knees = common, usually resolves
varum = bow legs. common up to age 3. could be Rickets or Blount's disease
ethylene glycol poisoning tx
fomepizole antidote
telemetry
monitor kidneys, possible dialysis
methanol antidote
fomepizole
consider dialysis
Ca channel blocker poisoning tx
secure airway
activated charcoal
pressors, calcium
beta blocker overdose tx
activated charcoal if < 1 hr post ingestion
IV fluid bolus and pressors
antidote: glucagon (due to the hypoglycemia)
beta blocker overdose symptoms
normal symptoms plus unique ones are:
1) hypoglycemia
2) bronchospasm
sulfonylurea poisoning sx and tx
sx: hypoglycemia
tx: check blood glucose q1hr
2) give dextrose if needed
3) antidote: octreotide
APAP antidote
NAC (N-acetylcysteine
iron poisoning antidote
deferoxamine
poison control phone #
800-222-1222
what yearly labs do you follow in Down's children?
thyroid (thyroid disease)
LFT
CBC (looking for leukemia)
hearing (many have hearing loss)
colic tx
food sensitivity. 2wk-3mo, peaking at 6 wks in late pm. 5 S's:
swaddle
sway
swing
suck shoosh
how many exams/year ages 3-18
3-12 = 1/year
12-18 = 1/2 years
olive shaped mass
pathogneumonic for pyloric stenosis
how to diagnose pyloric stenosis
ultrasound = string sign
congenital duodenal obstruction sign
Double Bubble sign on KUB (dilated loops of bowel)
how to diagnose Hirschsprung dz
and Tx
definitive dx by rectal biopsy
can use barium enemy.
tx is surgery
if no passing meconium in 12-24 hours, think...
Hirschsprung dz
ricket's disease diagnosis
vitamin d deficiency
Classic characteristic changes:
thickening of growth plate
fraying of metaphyseal edge
cupping (especially at distal radius/ulna/fibula)
iron deficiency tx
3-6 mg/kg/day elemental Fe.
don't give with calcium
chest xray findings of coarc
rib notching.
tetrology of fallot
1) large VSD
2) RVH
3) Right ventricular outflow obstruction
4) overiding aorta with respect to ventricular septum
fixed split S2 heart sound
ASD (atrial septal defect)
where is best place to hear innocent heart murmurs
2nd -4th ICS along LSB
Downs syndrome heart defect
AV canal, VSD, TOF
Turners syndrome heart defect
Coarctation aorta
Marfan's syndrome heart defect
aortic aneurysm
Rubella syndrome heart defect
PDA, pulmonary stenosis
fetal alcohol heart defect
VSD, ASD, TOF
continuous "machinery" systolic murmur L 2nd ICS
PDA
PDA management
indomethacin IV. (an NSAID)
if no response, surgical ligation
fixed and widely split S2
ASD
rib notching in CXR
pathognomic for coarctation of aorta
coarctation presentation
headache, blurred vision due to too much blood to brain
Also DOE, tachy, FTT
physical exam findings in coarctation
decrease/absent femoral pulse
S4 gallop
different brachial pulse between arms
treatment of coarctations
prostaglandins to maintain patency of ductus arteriosum until surgery can be done
tetrology of fallot
most common R -> L shunting
1) VSD
2) right ventricular outflow track obstruction
3) right ventricular hypertrophy
4) overriding aorta
age to begin growth spurt
girls - 9
boys - 11
peak age of growth spurt
boys - 13.5
girls - 11.5
Male Tanner ratings
1 - prepubescent testes
3 - moderate hair
4 - scrotum darkens, hair coarse does not extend to mid thigh
5 - adult
tanner staging girls
1 - pre pubertal, no glandular tissue
3 - beginning of fatty tissue that extends beyond areola
4 = breast and areola still separate mounds
5 - smooth adult contour
dehydration replacement with oral rehydration solution volumes
mild - 50mL/kg oral over 4 hours
moderate 100
dehydration managment with parenteral therapy
20mL/kg bolus in 30 minutes for severe dehydration
glasgow coma scale rating areas
eyes, motor, verbal
severe acute asthma attack drugs
epinephrine
terbutaline
magnesium sulfate
neonatal pneumonia treatment
ampicillin + gent OR amp + cefotax
pneumonia in older kids treatment
lots of macrolides.

also amoxicillin
cefrtiax, cefotax
MC pathogen in meningitis & abx used in < 1 month
GBS - ampicillin
E.coli and listeria - gentamicin
1-3 months MC pathogen in meningitis & abx used
S. pneumo and N. meningitides = rocephin
when is the birthweight doubled and tripled?
doubled - 4 mos
tripled - 12 mos
nutrition in formula
20kCal/oz
food transition timelines from breast milk/formula
4-6 mos - iron fortified cereal
6-8 - strained veggies, fruits, meats
9-12 mos = mashed, chopped, soft table foods
when to wean child from bottle
2 years
treatment of iron deficiency
3mg/kg/d single dose = mild deficiency
5-6mg/kg/d in 1-2 doses = moderate/severe cases

RBC transfusion in severe cases.
sickle cell disease clinical manifestations
1) fever/infection
2) acute pain (vaso-occlusive crisis or dactylitis
3) pulm complications (acute chest syndr, asthma, pulm HTN)
4) neuro complications (stroke, cognitivie impairment
5) splenic sequestration
6) priaprism
7) impaired growth
prevention of vaso occlusive crisis in sickle cell pts
hydroxyurea
chronic transfusions
DOC for sickle cell disease
hydroxyurea. it increases Fetal HGB and decreases HGB S
most common cause of isolated thrombocytopenia in well children
immune thrombocytopenic purpura
tx of ITP
immune throbocytopenic purpura
prednisone
IV Ig
WinRho
PT measures
factor VII in the extrinsic pathway
PTT measures
factors 8,9 in the instrinsic pathway
MC cancer 0-14
leukemia (ALL most common)
MC cancer 15-19
lymphoma