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What is the definition of a preterm infant?
What is the focus during the neonatal period (first 28 days of life)?
What is the definition of a low-birth-weight infant?
Why is it important to include the parent/caregiver during the assessment of a pediatric patient?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of respiratory distress in neonates?
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What is the primary symptom associated with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants?
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Which of the following statements about Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is FALSE?
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Which of the following is a potential cardiovascular problem in preterm infants?
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What is a common complication for former preterm infants undergoing surgery?
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Pediatric patients and adult patients require the same anesthesia management.
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A postmature infant is born before 37 weeks' gestation.
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Consulting the growth chart in infants helps determine their weight categories.
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The neonatal period is defined as the first 28 days of life inside the mother's womb.
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SGA infants are less prone to comorbidities impacting anesthesia compared to LGA infants.
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is directly related to gestational age at birth.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) can lead to air trapping and carbon dioxide retention.
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Heart failure is not a potential cardiovascular problem in preterm infants.
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Former preterm infants have a low incidence of postoperative apnea.
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Chronic intrauterine infection is not a potential cause of respiratory distress in preterm infants.
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A low birth weight infant is less than <____.
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A preterm infant is born before how many weeks?
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What are the categories of infant weight? (3)
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neonatal period is generally defined as:
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Most pediatric patients are _____ thinkers.
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Two biggest fears in kids:
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best way to alleviate fear in the preop kid
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Pediatric patients become dehydrated faster than adults due to what two things?
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A productive cough is a reason for definitive cancellation.
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In gastroschisis, the abdominal wall is _____, while it is _____ in omphalocele.
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What two interventions should occur prior to surgery of omphacele and gastroschisis?
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Cranial nerve palsy impacting vocal cords and inspiratory stridor is associated with which condition?
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Pyloric stenosis is always a surgical emergency.
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Study Notes
Definitions
- A preterm infant is born before 37 weeks' gestation.
- A low-birth-weight infant weighs less than 2500 grams at birth.
Neonatal Period Focus
- The neonatal period encompasses the first 28 days of life.
- Assessment during this period should include involvement of parents/caregivers, as they provide insight into the infant's health and well-being.
Respiratory Distress Indicators
- Common symptoms of respiratory distress in neonates include grunting, retractions, and nasal flaring.
- The primary symptom of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants is difficulty breathing due to inflammation and scarring in the lungs.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
- RDS is false in stating that it is not directly correlated with gestational age; in fact, it is strongly related to it.
- Conditions like chronic intrauterine infection are not typical causes of respiratory distress in preterm infants.
Cardiovascular Concerns
- Potential cardiovascular problems in preterm infants include patent ductus arteriosus and arrhythmias. Heart failure is not considered a typical issue in this group.
Surgery Complications
- Common complications for former preterm infants undergoing surgery include postoperative apnea and respiratory complications.
Anesthesia Management
- Pediatric patients do not require the same anesthesia management as adults; adjustments are necessary for their physiological differences.
Growth Assessment
- Consulting growth charts in infants helps determine weight categories:
- SGA (small-for-gestational-age)
- AGA (appropriate-for-gestational-age)
- LGA (large-for-gestational-age)
Pediatric Patient Considerations
- Pediatric patients often think concretely rather than abstractly.
- Common fears in pediatric patients include fear of separation from parents and fear of the procedure itself.
- The best way to alleviate preoperative fears in children is through clear communication and reassurance.
Dehydration Dynamics
- Pediatric patients become dehydrated faster than adults due to higher metabolic rates and a greater surface area-to-volume ratio.
Specific Conditions
- In gastroschisis, the abdominal wall is open, whereas in omphalocele, it is covered by a membrane.
- Critical interventions prior to surgery for omphalocele and gastroschisis include stabilization of the infant and ensuring adequate fluid resuscitation.
- Cranial nerve palsy affecting vocal cords with inspiratory stridor is linked to conditions like Arnold-Chiari malformation or central nervous system anomalies.
- Pyloric stenosis is recognized as a surgical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
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