NR 602 Final Pediatric StudyGuide Topics chapter 35- 36 New Update 2022/2023

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Eye disorders: Chalazion (caused by noninfectious occlusion) or Hordeolum (caused by infection). However, a hordeolum will be painful. Both can be treated with heat compresses. At birth the maxillary... and ethmoid sinuses are typically developed and pneumatized. By 9 months to a year of age the sphenoid sinuses typically become pneumatized, and by 5 years of age, the frontal sinuses are pneumatized. Frontal sinuses continue to grow as the face grows and may be larger in boys. Up to 10% of the population does not develop frontal sinuses. Nosebleeds can be traumatic for both parents and children. A small amount of blood can look like a great deal, which can be frightening. Quite vascular, at Kiesselbach's plexus in the front- septal area. [Show More]

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