Pre-op interventions for pyloric stenosis (3)
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NPO
IV fluids
Assess hydration (surgery may be delayed to rebalance electrolytes if
dehydrated)
,Risk factors of pyloric stenosis
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1st born white males
Family hx
Causes of fluid excess (3)
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kidney disease
CHF
too much IV fluid
S/S of appendicitis
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periumbilical pain that radiates to RLQ
rebound pain to McBurney's point
vomiting
anorexia
constipation
small amount of mucus-like stools
inability to stand straight
fever with perf
decreased pain with perf
,Causes of acute diarrhea (4)
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infections
diet
meds
toxic material
Causes of Dehydration (5)
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vomiting
diarrhea
excessive sweating
insufficient fluid intake
fever
Interventions for vomiting (5)
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observation
positioning to prevent aspiration
fluids
oral hygiene
antiemetic medications
, Interventions for GERD (7)
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parent support
anticipatory guidance
thickened feeding
positioning (rt. side to increase gastric emptying)
assess growth
baseline respiratory status
HOB up
Appendicitis
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inflammation of the appendix d/t obstruction of fecal matter = distention
and potential ischemia/necrosis
most common abdominal surgery in children ages 6-10
Prevention of MSBP (3)
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sufficient pre/postnatal care
nutrition education
community resources (WIC)
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NPO
IV fluids
Assess hydration (surgery may be delayed to rebalance electrolytes if
dehydrated)
,Risk factors of pyloric stenosis
Give this one a try later!
1st born white males
Family hx
Causes of fluid excess (3)
Give this one a try later!
kidney disease
CHF
too much IV fluid
S/S of appendicitis
Give this one a try later!
periumbilical pain that radiates to RLQ
rebound pain to McBurney's point
vomiting
anorexia
constipation
small amount of mucus-like stools
inability to stand straight
fever with perf
decreased pain with perf
,Causes of acute diarrhea (4)
Give this one a try later!
infections
diet
meds
toxic material
Causes of Dehydration (5)
Give this one a try later!
vomiting
diarrhea
excessive sweating
insufficient fluid intake
fever
Interventions for vomiting (5)
Give this one a try later!
observation
positioning to prevent aspiration
fluids
oral hygiene
antiemetic medications
, Interventions for GERD (7)
Give this one a try later!
parent support
anticipatory guidance
thickened feeding
positioning (rt. side to increase gastric emptying)
assess growth
baseline respiratory status
HOB up
Appendicitis
Give this one a try later!
inflammation of the appendix d/t obstruction of fecal matter = distention
and potential ischemia/necrosis
most common abdominal surgery in children ages 6-10
Prevention of MSBP (3)
Give this one a try later!
sufficient pre/postnatal care
nutrition education
community resources (WIC)
