Gastrointestinal System 2013
Overview Structural Motility Parasitic Mal-absorption
Objectives Discuss selected Gastrointestinal Disorders related to pediatrics Distinguish between structural defects, motility defects, mal absorption, and parasitic Discuss Pathophysiologic processes of Gastrointestinal disorders Identify Signs and Symptoms of Gastrointestinal disorders Recognize dehydration and appropriate interventions
Signs & Symptoms Feeding Difficulties Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal Pain Blood in Vomit or Stool
Structural Defects Head Esophagus and Stomach Intestines cleft lip and cleft palate Esophagus and Stomach esophageal atresia Tracheoesophageal fistula Pyloric stenosis Intestines Intussusception Hirschsprungs
Cleft Lip & Palate Pathophysiology Symptoms Treatment Nursing Care Failure to fuse Environment & Genetic Symptoms Apparent at birth Treatment Surgical repair Nursing Care Emotional support Postoperative care Growth & Development
Esophageal Atresia Tracheoesophageal Fistula Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Nursing Care
Pyloric Stenosis Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment obstruction Symptoms vomiting Diagnosis Olive size mass Upper GI Treatment Surgery Nursing Care
Intussception Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Telescoping of intestine Symptoms Episodes of pain Current jelly stool Diagnosis History X ray Treatment Barium enema Surgery Nursing Care Fluid & electrolyte balance
Hirschsprung Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Nursing Care Congenital Symptoms No meconium Ribbon like stool Diagnosis History Radiographic studies Treatment Surgery Nursing Care Observation for meconium Fluid & electrolytes
Motility Gastroenteritis Gastroesophageal Reflux Encopresis
Gastroenteritis Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Nursing Care
Dehydration Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Nursing Care Fluid loss Symptoms Vomiting/diarrhea Diagnosis Physical assessment Treatment Rehydration Oral IV/sub q Nursing Care Monitor intake /output Vital signs
Gastroesophageal Reflux Pathophysiology Relaxation of esophageal sphincter Symptoms Regurgitation Diagnosis Upper GI Treatment Rice cereal Proton Pump inhibitors Histamine H2 receptor antagonist Nursing Care Intake/output Parent educatni
Encopresis (constipation) Pathophysiology Impacted stool Symptoms Abdominal pain Liquid stool Diagnosis X ray Treatment Go-lytly Diet modification Nursing Care Parent education
Parasitic Pinworm Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Ingestion of eggs Symptoms Itching around anus Diagnosis tape Treatment Mebendazole Pyrantel Nursing Care Education Handwashing
Mal-absorption Celiac Pathophysiology Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Nursing Care