Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
(aka Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)
What Is It
Cause
Leading Cause Of

DIAGNOSIS
What Age
How Many Joints Must Be Affected
What Is Excluded Criteria

Most Common Age Onset
Most Common Sex
Cause

What Is Most Affected
What initiates immune Complexes
What Causes Chronic Inflamm & Joint Des
Inflammation Causes

Pannus Is

AGE 1-4 Years Old

9-12 Years Old

RF - Polyarticular

RF + (Positive)

Systemic Onset JIA

Describe Joints
Morning Description
If Untreated

STAGES OF RA

Diagnostic Eval

LABS

Slit Lamp Eye Exam
More Frequently When

Therapeutic Goals

DRUG THERAPY:
NSAID when
DMARDs why
Methotrexate when
Biologics when
Corticosteroids for what

Active ROM vs. Passive ROM

When Can Gradual Strengthening Begin
What Would Be Examples

What are Additional Modalities for Reducing Pain and Maintaining Range During Painful Episodes

Why Splint

Surgical Intervention

NURSING ASSESSMENT
Assess Affected Joint For

Be Alert For

Parent May Describe Child As

Assess for Systemic Involvement by

Managing Pain

Most Effective Way to Assure Max Comfort
NSAID Relevance
Nonpharmacological Pain Relief

Interventions to Teach Parent for AM Routine

Live Virus Vaccination Held if On

How To Facilitate Emotional & Social Development
How Will Anticipatory Guidance Help
School Nurse Involvement

Parent Involved?
Teaching Good?

Diet?
What To Do When Anorexia is Present or Pain When Eating