Jennifer Shared "Peds" - 53 Picmonics
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Peds
Imperforate Anus
- Mechanism
- Congenital Anorectal Malformation
- Signs and Symptoms
- No Anal Opening
- Absence of Meconium
- Gradual Increase in Abdominal Distention
- Considerations
- Surgical Repair
- Bowel Management
2 mins
Pediatric Vaccinations - Age 2 Months
- 2 B DR HIP
- Hepatitis B
- DTaP - Diphtheria Tetanus acellular Pertussis
- RV - Rotavirus
- HiB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
- IPV - Inactivated Polio Vaccine
- PCV - Pneumococcal
1 min
Pediatric Vaccinations - Age 4 Months
- 4 DR HIP
- DTaP - Diphtheria Tetanus acellular pertussis
- RV - Rotavirus
- HiB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
- IPV - Inactivated Polio Vaccine
- PCV - Pneumococcal
1 min
Pediatric Vaccinations - Age 6 Months
- B DR HIP In 6 Months
- Hepatitis B
- DTaP - Diphtheria Tetanus acellular pertussis
- RV - Rotavirus
- HiB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
- IPV - Inactivated Polio Vaccine
- PCV - Pneumococcal
- Influenza
2 mins
Pediatric Vaccinations - Age 12 to 15 Months
- 1 Very MAD HIP-ster
- Varicella Zoster
- MMR
- Hepatitis A
- DTaP - Diphtheria Tetanus acellular pertussis
- HiB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
- IPV - Inactivated Polio Vaccine
- PCV - Pneumococcal
2 mins
Pediatric Vaccinations Age 4-6 Years
- Very DIM between 4-6pm
- Varicella Zoster
- DTaP - Diphtheria Tetanus acellular pertussis
- IPV - Inactivated Polio Vaccine
- MMR
1 min
Toxoid Vaccines
- Consist of Toxins Released From a Pathogen
- May Require Boosters
- Safe In Immunocompromised Patients
- Corynebacterium Diphtheriae Vaccine
- Tetanus Vaccine
- Bordetella Pertussis Vaccine
2 mins
Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
- Cause
- Esophageal Atresia
- Ends in Blind Pouch
- Assessment
- Coughing
- Choking
- Cyanosis
- Drooling
- Considerations
- NPO
- Surgical Emergency
- Aspiration Pneumonia
2 mins
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (HPS) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Hypertrophied Pylorus
- Risk Factor
- Macrolide Use
- Assessment
- 3-6 Weeks of Age
- Projectile Vomiting After Feeding
- No Pain or Discomfort
- Weight Loss
- Dehydration
- Hungry Baby
- Olive Mass
2 mins
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (HPS) Interventions
- Treatment
- Pyloromyotomy
- Preoperative Care
- Stabilize Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Nasogastric Tube
- Monitor Feeding
- Postoperative Care
- Start Formula or Breastfeeding Within 24 Hours
- Feedings Every 4-6 hours
- Full Feeding Within 2 days
2 mins
Cleft Lip or Palate Interventions
- Considerations
- Encourage Bonding
- Prosthodontic Device
- Modified Nipple
- Burping
- Surgical Repair
- Normal Saline Rinse
- Elbow Restraints
- Avoid Rigid Eating Utensils
2 mins
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Cause/Mechanism
- Maternal Infections
- Fetal Hypoxia
- Assessment
- Developmental Delay
- Neurological Dysfunction
- Spasticity
- Dysphagia
- Interventions
- Muscle Relaxants
- Muscle Exercises
- Assistive Devices
- Braces
2 mins
Clubfoot
- Cause/Mechanism
- Multifactorial Congenital Anomalies
- Fetal Position
- Assessment
- Deformed Foot and Ankle Position
- Talipes Equinovarus
- Interventions
- Serial Casting
- Ponseti Method
- Early Surgery
2 mins
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
- Features
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Mechanism
- PROVe Acronym
- Pulmonary Infundibular Stenosis
- Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Overriding Aorta
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Boot-Shaped Heart
- Squatting for Tet Spells
- Surgery
2 mins
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Continuous
- Machine like murmur
- Often Due to Congenital Rubella
- Prematurity
1 min
Torsades de Pointes
- Characteristics
- Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Prolonged QT Interval
- QRS Twist Around Isoelectric Line
- Causes
- Congenital
- Antibiotics
- Antiarrhythmics
- Antipsychotics
- Antidepressants
- Electrolyte Deficiencies
- Complications
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Treatment
- Stable: Magnesium Sulfate
- Unstable: Defibrillation
3 mins
Hydrocele
- Mechanism
- Impaired Lymphatic Drainage
- Signs and Symptoms
- Large Scrotum
- Painless
- Considerations
- Needle Aspiration or Surgery
- Scrotal Support
- Monitor for Bleeding and Infection
1 min
Intussusception
- Pathophysiology
- Telescoping of Bowel Segments
- Lead Point
- Assessment
- Episodic Abdominal Pain
- Diarrhea
- Sausage-Shaped Mass
- Red Currant Jelly Stools
- Diagnosis
- Ultrasound/CT
- Target Sign
- Considerations
- More Common in Children
- Rotavirus Vaccine Contraindicated
- Management
- Air or Hydrostatic Enema
- Surgical Reduction
3 mins
Muscular Dystrophy
- Mechanism
- X-linked Recessive
- Signs and Symptoms
- Muscle Weakness
- Motor Problems
- Gower Sign
- Large Calves
- Waddling Gait
- Loss of Ambulation
- Consideration
- Cardiac and Respiratory Failure
2 mins
Spina Bifida Assessment
- Cause
- Congenital Malformation of Vertebrae
- Assessment
- Dimple With or Without Hair Tuft
- Lumbar Sac
- Hydrocephalus
- Paralysis
- Considerations
- Identify Type
2 mins
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