Pediatrics Examination Techniques
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Which of the following is NOT a feature that can be observed during inspection of the chest, according to the text?

  • Thrill
  • Harrison's groove (sulcus in the diaphragm)
  • Presence of a murmur (correct)
  • Visible pulsations in the chest
  • What does a Harrison's groove indicate?

  • Aortic stenosis
  • A right to left shunt
  • Constrictive pericarditis
  • A left to right shunt (correct)
  • What is a palpable murmur referred to as?

  • A gallop rhythm
  • A bruit
  • A thrill (correct)
  • A friction rub
  • What is the most likely explanation for a weak femoral pulse with a strong radial pulse in a pediatric patient?

    <p>Coarctation of the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a patient's blood pressure is taken while they are experiencing a thrill?

    <p>Do not take the blood pressure measurement at this time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can influence the grade of a murmur?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to palpate the femoral, radial, and brachial arteries in pediatric patients?

    <p>To compare the volume of the pulse in each artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the text?

    <p>The presence of a thrill indicates that the murmur is very loud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk if a mother contracts measles during the first 3 months of pregnancy?

    <p>The baby may develop many abnormalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does increased sweating on the forehead of a baby indicate?

    <p>A sign of heart failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of measuring O2 saturation in neonates?

    <p>To monitor for potential cyanosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the O2 saturation of the upper right limb is more than 3% higher than the lower limbs, what should be done?

    <p>The infant should undergo evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does weight at birth indicate?

    <p>It can be a predictor of congenital heart disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when evaluating lower extremity O2 saturation?

    <p>To compare them with upper body saturations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of immunization prior to pregnancy?

    <p>It reduces the risk of maternal infections during pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that cyanosis is not appreciated?

    <p>O2 saturation is less than 85%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dictates the blood flow in cases of a ventricular septal defect?

    <p>The pressures in the ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected blood flow direction through a ventricular septal defect due to pressure differences?

    <p>From the left to the right ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to the oxygen saturation in the left ventricle when shunting occurs?

    <p>It will remain unchanged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main screening method used in hospitals to detect critical congenital heart disease?

    <p>Pulse oximetry screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an infant's oxygen saturation is between 90-94%, what is the next step in management?

    <p>Echocardiographic evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of untreated cyanotic congenital heart defects in infants?

    <p>They will die within the first year of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to oxygen saturation in the right ventricle with left-to-right shunting?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should screening for congenital heart disease be initiated in a well-appearing baby after 24 hours?

    <p>With pulse oximetry on the right hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a strong femoral pulse combined with a weak brachial pulse indicate in an adult?

    <p>Reverse Coarctation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is the brachial pulse likely to be absent?

    <p>Dead individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the location where the murmur is heard during auscultation?

    <p>More relevant than the intensity of the murmur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing adolescents, what should be avoided before palpating the femoral artery?

    <p>Palpating other arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what grade can a grade 6 murmur be heard?

    <p>With the stethoscope earpiece in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be examined when comparing the volume of pulses in the extremities?

    <p>The presence of a pulse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be palpated in children before assessing any other pulse?

    <p>Femoral artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of a weak brachial pulse primarily indicate?

    <p>Potential vascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important not to separate children from their caregivers during evaluation?

    <p>Children may cry if separated from caregivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily detected through palpation, auscultation, and inspection in children?

    <p>Overall health and presence of murmurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to unnecessary expenses in cardiology evaluations for children?

    <p>Overuse of 2D echocardiogram procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do pediatric cardiologists play in patient evaluations?

    <p>They guide the evaluation and tests necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is associated with features like redundant neck skin?

    <p>Turner's Syndrome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when detecting murmurs in children?

    <p>Distinguishing functional from organic murmurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might a child with absent radius or small shoulder indicate?

    <p>A congenital anomaly like Holt-Oram Syndrome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it beneficial to refer to a cardiologist for murmur evaluations in children?

    <p>They provide guidance on necessary evaluations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of performing percussion on a child's chest during evaluation?

    <p>Increased likelihood of the child crying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations is a 2D echocardiogram deemed unnecessary?

    <p>When functional murmurs are detected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to improve the accuracy of echocardiogram evaluations?

    <p>Identifying whether the murmur is functional or organic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you assess during the inspection of a child with suspected heart issues?

    <p>The child's overall appearance and any dysmorphic features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an expected outcome of a pediatric cardiologist's evaluation?

    <p>Immediate surgical interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which congenital anomalies might be associated with specific syndromes?

    <p>Atrial septal defects and Turner’s Syndrome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is primarily involved in the initial contraction of the heart tube during early fetal development?

    <p>Sinoatrial node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an insult during the first trimester of pregnancy on heart development?

    <p>Structural abnormalities in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which week of gestation does the heart tube start contracting similarly to an adult heart?

    <p>3rd week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the primum septum help to form in the developing heart?

    <p>Atrial septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pulmonary veins in fetal heart development?

    <p>Attach to the left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from a failure of septation during heart development?

    <p>Single common vessel like in truncus arteriosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure undergoes transformation from a simple tube to septated chambers?

    <p>Heart tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ductus arteriosus in fetal circulation?

    <p>Bypass the non-functioning fetal lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the electrical current generated during depolarization primarily affect?

    <p>Contraction strength of the myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What abnormality can arise from transpositions of great arteries during heart development?

    <p>Failure of blood to circulate efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the fetal heart allows it to function before birth?

    <p>Connection to the mother's circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase does the right ventricle exhibit a greater workload than the left ventricle in neonates?

    <p>In utero before birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the QRS complex in an electrocardiogram represent?

    <p>Ventricular depolarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of depolarization in the heart muscle cells?

    <p>Contraction of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Congenital Heart Disease (Part 1)

    • Heart starts as a simple tube, formed by the fusion of mesodermal cells
    • Endocardial cells in the middle complete the ventricular septum and valves
    • In the 3rd week of gestation, simple tubes contract like an adult heart.
    • This contraction and looping happen in the 4th week of fetal life, forming the primitive right and left ventricles and great arteries.
    • An atrial septum forms, migrating downwards and leaving a space at the top (primum septum)
    • A secondary membrane forms to the right of the primary membrane, creating an opening called the foramen ovale.
    • Completion of the structures occurs from the second to third month of development
    • Any insult to the heart's development during the first trimester can cause congenital heart disease (CHD)
    • The maternal infection (e.g. COVID, German measles) during the first trimester can affect development, leading to CHDs in the baby.

    Congenital Heart Disease (Part 2)

    • Acyanotic CHD can be volume overload or pressure overload. Pressure overload includes PA stenosis, AV stenosis, and coarctation of aorta.
    • Cyanotic CHD has increased or decreased pulmonary blood flow.
    • Examples of Acyanotic CHD: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
    • Examples of Cyanotic CHD: Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) and total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR).
    • Physical examination (PE) is crucial; PE findings include characteristics, such as murmurs and possible heart-related abnormalities.
    • ECG can show ventricular hypertrophy, useful in evaluating patients with CHD.
    • Chest x-rays can show abnormal heart or great vessel sizes.
    • Imaging using 2D echocardiogram is vital to evaluate the anatomy and function of the heart and measure gradients.
    • Treatment often requires surgery, especially for obstructed heart conditions.
    • CHDs are categorized as acyanotic (with normal oxygen levels) or cyanotic (with abnormal oxygen levels). Acyanotic or cyanotic classification can be further divided based on volume or pressure overload.
    • The presence or absence of cyanosis often aids in categorizing CHD.

    Review of Normal Circulation

    • Blood flow in utero is initially a single tube that divides into the aorta and pulmonary artery.
    • Oxygenated blood from the placenta mixes with deoxygenated blood from the inferior, middle, and superior vena cava.
    • 50% of blood from the placenta goes to the liver, the rest goes to the heart.
    • Blood from the vena cava mixes with placental blood in the right atrium.
    • Blood mostly flows through the foramen ovale into the left atrium.
    • When the baby is born, umbilical cord clamping causes a change; flow to the lungs increases, and blood flow through the Ductus arteriosus (DA) and ductus venosus (DV) stops.
    • Mean pressure of the left ventricle is equal to the pressure in the left atrium.
    • Blood pressure of the pulmonary artery is 20-25% of the aortic pressure.

    Acquired Heart Diseases in Children

    • Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is caused by group A streptococcal (GABHS) infection.
    • RHD risk is high in children who have had strep throat.
    • Diagnosis is based on presenting symptoms like fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
    • Patients with suspected RHD require 10 days of penicillin to prevent complications.
    • Kawasaki disease (KD), is an acute systemic vasculitis characterized by fever and inflammation in blood vessels.
    • The exact cause of KD is unknown, but viral infections, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors are considered potential causes.
    • IVIG therapy followed by aspirin is standard treatment for KD.

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