peds emergency
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DR. ZAINAB AL BALUSHIMD,FRCSC, FICSSENIOR CONSULTANT PEDIATRIC SURGERY SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL,OMAN Paediatric SurgeryEmergencies
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CHILDREN ARE DIFFERENT!
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Larger surface area to mass ratioLess SQ fatMore body waterHigher metabolic rateThermoregulation
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FLUID BALANCE
Maintenance Fluid Requirement:
0 10 Kg ---> 4 ml/Kg/hr10 20 Kg ---> 2ml/Kg/hr20+ Kg ---> 1 ml/Kg/hrAdequate urine output: 1 2 mls/Kg/hourCirculating volume:85 ml/kg
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Perianal Conditions
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Neck Conditions
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Thyroglossal Duct Cyst / Dermoid
Midline neck massesBoth require excisionTGDC can become infected (rare for Dermoids)
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Groin conditions
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Hernia or Hydrocele?
Both due to patent processus vaginalisHydroceles:transilluminate palpate the cord above it often cant feel the testis Hernias: can be reduced painful if incarcerated
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Hernia or Hydrocele?
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Hernia or Hydrocele?
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Unilateral Frog-Leg Maneuver
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In a female consider the possibility of an incarcerated ovary
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Acute Scrotum
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Testicular torsionTwisting of testis around spermatic cordCaused by abnormal fixation of testis to scrotumVascular supply compromised
Acute painful scrotal swellingSevere tendernessRedness or dusky colorTestis elevatedCremasteric reflex absent
!SURGICAL EMERGENCY
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TorsionR. testis: blood flow (Doppler)L. testis: lack of blood flowThe consequence of delayed diagnosis6 hour window for surgical detorsion
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ManagementImmediate surgical consultation is essential .
Surgical exploration , detorsion and fixation.
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Vomiting in children
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PYLORIC STENOSIS
Male:Female 4:1Age 2 6 weeksForceful nonbilious vomiting (projectile)Dx: Palpation of massUltrasoundUGI contrast study
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DiagnosisUGI
Delayed passage of barium through thickened pyloric channelUltrasoundThickened, elongated pyloric channel
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Resuscitation
Correction of dehydrationCorrection of Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosisRamstedt Pyloromyotomy
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INTUSSUSCEPTION
Age 2 months to 2 years Recent viral illnessIntermittent severe visceral pain (cramps)Blood PR => Currant jelly stoolEventually will develop a distal bowel obstruction
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Currant jelly stool
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Donut sign
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Contrast Enema
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Incomplete Air Reduction
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BEWARE THE BABY WHO VOMITS BILE !!!!
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MALROTATION / VOLVULUSMalrotation leads to nonfixation of the bowel, which predisposes to volvulus
Arrest of rotation after 90 degrees (270 normal)
1st yr of life
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UGIDuodenal-jejunaljunction
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Hirschsprungs Disease
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Transition Zone
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In SummaryDo not incise Peri-anal abscess in neonateDo not confuse Infected Thyroglossal cyst with Neck abscessDo not miss acute scrotal conditionsBilious vomiting is always serious in children
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Take home messageChildren are the heart and best resource of our future. So, Let us try our best to develop and promote innovative and sustainable community resources that nurture healthy children, healthy families and healthy communities.
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Thanks