other peds stuff

what are the key findings for myelomeningocele

paralysis, incontinence, hydrocephalus

priority nursing intervention for spina bifida

keep sac moist and sterile

what is osteogenesis imperfecta

fragile bones, blue sclera, handle pts very gently

most common finding of hip dysplasia

uneven folds and clicking sound

treatment for hip dysplasia

pavlik harness

what is cerebral palsy and complications

a non progressive motor disorder, can cause seizures and developmental delays

what is muscle dystrophy

progressive weakness

most common type of muscle dystrophy

duchenne

key feature of impetigo

honey colored crust, treat with abx

key findings of cellulitis

red, warm, swollen skin

what is the priority trmt for burns

fluid resuscitation

what is the most common type of childhood cancer

leukemia

s/s of leukemia

bone pain, pallor, bruising, fever

key findings of lymphoma

painless swollen lymph nodes

what s/s will a brain tumor cause

morning vomiting and a headache d/t increased ICP

what is sicle cell disease

RBC cells are misformed or sickles

sickle cell crisis triggers

dehydration, infection, hypoxia

s/s of kawasaki disease

fever, conjunctivitis, rash, extremity changes, adenopathy, mucosal changes

trmt for kawasaki’s

IVIG and aspirin

biggest risk for kawasaki’s

coronary artery aneurysm