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1
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What is the normal HR, systolic BP and RR for a child under 1?

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HR - 110-160
SBP - 70-90
RR - 35-45

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What is the normal HR, systolic BP and RR for a child aged 1-5?

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HR- 95-140
SBP- 80-90
RR- 25-35

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What is the normal HR, systolic BP and RR for a child aged 5-12?

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HR- 80-120
SBP- 90-110
RR- 20-25

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What infections are covered by the 6 in 1 vaccine?

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Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenza, Hep B

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What vaccines are given at 2 months?

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6 in 1
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Meningococcal B

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6
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What vaccines are given at 3 months?

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6 in 1

Rotavirus

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What vaccines are given at 4 months?

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6 in 1
Pneumococcal
Meningococcal B

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What vaccines are given at 12-13 months?

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Hib/Men C
Pneumococcal
MMR
Men B

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9
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What vaccines are given at 3 years 4 months?

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DTP and polio

MMR

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What vaccine is offered to girls aged 11-13?

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HPV

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What vaccines are given to teenagers?

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Tetanus, diptheria, polio

Meningococcal ACWY

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12
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When is considered precocious puberty?

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Girls <8

Boys <9

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13
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When is normal range of puberty?

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Girls- 8-13

Boys- 9-14

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14
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When is the average age of puberty?

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Girls- 11

Boys- 11.5

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15
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What is considered delayed puberty?

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Girls- >13

Boys- >14

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16
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What are the 3 stages of puberty in girls?

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Thelarche - budding of breast tissue
Adrenarche - development of body hair and odour
Menarche - commencement of menstruation (usually about 2 years after thelarce)

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17
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How is puberty defined in boys?

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Growth of testicles >4ml

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18
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What are the benefits of breast feeding for the mother?

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Bonding
Reduces risk of breast cancer
Weight loss

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What are the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby?

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Transfer of IgA

Reduced lifetime risk of obesity, diabetes and atopy

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20
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What is the ratio of formula to water?

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1 scoop per 30 ml of water that has been boiled and cooled

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21
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When should the process of weaning be started?

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Around 6 months

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22
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When can full fat cows milk be introduced to infants?

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From 1 year

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23
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What organisms cause the common cold?

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Rhinovirus, RSV, coronavirus

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How does the common cold present?

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Sneezing, rhinorrhoea, mild fever, associated sore throat, AOM

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How is the common cold managed?

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Analgesia, rest, fluids

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26
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What are complications of the common cold?

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Secondary bacterial infection, bronchitis

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27
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What is croup?

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Acute laryngotracheobronchitis

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28
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What age group does croup affect?

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6 months to 6 years

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29
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What is the commonest cause of croup?

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Parainfluenza virus

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30
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How does croup present?

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Viral prodome over a few days followed by barking cough, rasping stridor, hoarseness. Still able to eat and drink. If severe may be recession and cyanosis

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31
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How is croup diagnosed?

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Mainly clinical signs

Can do AP neck x-ray

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32
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What does an AP neck x-ray show in croup?

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Narrowing of trachea - steeple sign

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33
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How is croup managed?

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Steroids stat (dexamethasone/prednisolone)
If severe can give nebulised adrenaline, oxygen +/- intubation
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34
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What is a complication of croup?

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Secondary bacterial tracheitis - thick mucopurulent exudate and pronounced tracheal tenderness

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35
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What is epiglottitis?

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Acute bacterial infection of epiglottis

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36
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What ages does epiglottitis affect?

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Ages 2-7

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37
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What causes epiglottitis?

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Haemophilus Influenzae

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38
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How does epiglottitis present?

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Sudden onset, drooling, unable to swallow, soft stridor, muffled voice, feverish, systemically upset, respiratory distress, adopts tripod position

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39
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What investigation would you do for epiglottitis and what would it show?

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Lateral neck x-ray - thumb print sign

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40
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How is epiglottitis managed?

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Do NOT wait for x-ray before initiating management
Do NOT examine throat
Call ENT/anaesthetics for rigid laryngoscopy and intubation
Antibiotics - IV ceftriaxone

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41
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What is bronchiolitis?

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Acute lower respiratory tract infection

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42
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What age group is bronchiolitis seen in?

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Under 1 years

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43
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What is the commonest cause of bronchiolitis?

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RSV

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44
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How does bronchiolitis present?

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History of cold, dry cough, worsening breathlessness, wheeze, cyanosis, intercostal recession, atelectasis

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45
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What does a CXR show in bronchiolitis?

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Hyperinflation with patchy changes

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How is bronchiolitis managed?

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Supportive - oxygen, oral feeding limited, calpol

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47
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What are some common causes of pneumonia in children?

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Strep pneumoniae, staph A, group A strep

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48
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How is non-severe bacterial pneumonia treated in children?

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<1 = co-amoxiclav
>1 = amoxicillin
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49
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How is severe bacterial pneumonia treated in children?

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Co-amoxiclav +/- clarithromycin

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50
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What is whooping cough?

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LRTI/acute bronchitis in children

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51
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What is the cause of whooping cough?

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Bordatella Pertussis

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52
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How does whooping cough present?

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1-2 weeks mild cold symptoms
2-6 weeks of paroxysmal cough with inspiratory whoop
2-4 weeks of lessening symptoms that take a whole month to resolve fully

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53
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How is whooping cough treated?

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Clarithromycin (must be given within 21 days of onset)

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54
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What are the 3 key characteristics of asthma?

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Reversible airflow obstruction
Airway hyper responsiveness
Bronchial inflammation

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What are some symptoms of asthma?

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Reversible airflow obstruction, wheeze, dyspnoea, nocturnal cough

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56
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What are some triggers of asthma?

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Pollen, dust, feathers, exercise, viruses, cold air, chemicals

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57
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What is the initial investigation of choice for asthma?

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Spirometry

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58
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What is the first line treatment for asthma in children?

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SABA

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59
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What should be added to a SABA first line in children over 5?

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Very low dose ICS

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60
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What should be added to a SABA first line in children under 5?

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LTRA

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61
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SABA + very low dose ICS aged 6 - what next?

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LABA

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62
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SABA + very low dose ICS + LABA - what next?

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Increase steroid dose or add LTRA

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63
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What other therapies can be considered in childhood asthma?

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Theophylline

Prednisolone

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64
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How is a severe asthma attack managed?

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Oxygen 
Salbutamol (inhaler/nebs)
Ipratropium bromide (neb)
Magneium sulphate (150mg in each neb)
Prednisolone (30-40mg if over 5, less if under)
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65
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What is osteogenesis imperfecta?

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Defect in maturation and organisation of type 1 collagen

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66
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What are some symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta and what is it an important differential for?

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Multiple fragility fractures, short stature, deformities, blue sclera, deafness
NAI

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67
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What is skeletal dysplasia?

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Short stature due to a genetic error (e.g. achondroplasia)

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68
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What is Duchenne MD?

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X-linked recessive defect in dystrophin gene

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69
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How does Duchenne MD present?

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Progressive proximal muscle weakness, calf pseudohypertrophy, Gowers sign positive

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70
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How is Duchenne MD diagnosed?

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Increased serum CK, abnormalities on muscle biopsy

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71
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What is cerebral palsy?

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Insult to an immature brain causing irreversible damage

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72
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What are some causes of cerebral palsy?

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Genetics, malformations, IU infection, hypoxia at birth

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73
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What are some types of cerebral palsy?

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Spastic, ataxic, athetoric

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74
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What is spina bifida?

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Failure of primary neural tube to close in 1st 6 weeks of gestation

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75
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What is the mildest form of spina bifida?

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Spina bifida occulta

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76
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What is polio?

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Viral infection affect anterior horn cells resulting in LMN defect

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77
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What is Erb’s Palsy?

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Upper brachial plexus damage (C5+6)

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How does Erb’s palsy present?

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Internal rotation of the humerus - waiters tip

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79
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What is Klumpke’s palsy?

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Lower brachial plexus damage (C8+T1)

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80
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How does Klumpke’s palsy present?

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Paralysis of intrinsic hand muscles. Can also cause Horner’s syndrome due to sympathetic nerve disruption

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81
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What is developmental dysplasia of the hip?

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Dislocation/subluxation of the femoral head in the perinatal period

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82
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What are some risk factors for DDH?

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Female sex
Positive family history
Breech
1st born
Downs syndrome
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83
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What are signs of DDH?

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Shortening of limb, asymmetrical thigh and groin creases

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What tests should be done in the newborn examination to check for DDH?

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Barlows (dislocating the hip - click)

Ortolanis (relocating the hip - clunk)

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85
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How is DDH investigated?

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USS hip

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86
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How is DDH treated?

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Pavlick Harness - keeps hips in flexion and abduction

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What is transient synovitis?

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Self limiting inflammation of the synovium commonly occurring after an URTI

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What age and sex is transient synovitis commonest in?

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Ages 2-10

Boys

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89
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What is the commonest cause of hip pain in kids?

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Transient synovitis

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90
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How is transient synovitis treated?

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NSAIDs + rest

91
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What is Perthes disease?

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Idiopathic osteochondritis of the femoral head

92
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How does Perthes present?

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Hip pain which may be referred to the knee
Limping
Loss of internal rotation
Positive Trendellenberg

93
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How is Perthes treated?

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Usually self limiting

Avoidance of physical activity

94
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What does an X-ray show in Perthes?

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Flattening of the femoral head

95
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What is SUFE?

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Femoral head slips inferiorly to the femoral neck

96
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Who does SUFE usually affect?

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Overweight adolescent boys

97
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How does SUFE present?

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Pain felt either in groin or solely in the knee (via the obturator nerve)

98
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How is SUFE treated?

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Surgery to pin the femoral head

99
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What is Osgood-Schlatter?

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Tibial apophysitis - inflammation of the tendons attachment to the bone

100
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How does Osgood-Schlatter present?

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Pain tenderness and swelling over tibial tubercle

Seen in sport teenagers

101
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How is Osgood-Schlatter treated?

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Rest, ice, analgesia, physio

102
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What is patellar tendonitis?

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Inflammation of patellar tendon - commonly seen in teenage boys

103
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How does patellar tendonitis present?

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Chronic anterior knee pain worse after running. Tenderness under patella

104
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How is patellar tendonitis treated?

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Rest, physio

105
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What is chondromalacia patellae?

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Softening of the knee cartilage commonly seen in teenage girls

106
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How does chondromalacia patellae present?

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Anterior knee pain typically on walking up and downs stairs and rising from prolonged sitting

107
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How is chondromalacia patellae treated?

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Physiotherapy

108
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What is osteochondritis dissecans?

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Cracks in the articular cartilage and in underlying subchondral bone

109
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How does osteochondritis dissecans present?

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Poorly localised pain, effusion and occasional locking after exercising

110
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How is osteochondritis dissecans treated?

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Rest, NSAIDs, microfracture removal, osteoarticular transfer

111
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What is talipes equinovarus?

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Clubfoot - abnormal alignment of talus, calcaneus and navicular

112
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What are some risk factors for club foot?

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Male sex
Family history
Breech
Oligohydramnios

113
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How is club foot treated?

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Ponseti technique

114
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How does eczema often present in children?

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On the face and extensors

115
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What is cradle cap?

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Sebhorrhoeic dermatitis - non-itchy yellow scale

116
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What is nappy rash?

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Contact dermatitis - confluent erythema with sparing of the skin around where nappy is

117
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How is nappy rash treated?

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Frequent nappy changes, dry baby well post bath, topical steroid + antifungal, barrier cream

118
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What causes molluscum contagiosum?

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Pox virus

119
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How does molluscum contagiusum present?

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Itchy pink/white umbilicated pearly papules

120
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What causes impetigo?

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Staph Aureus

121
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How does impetigo present?

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Straw coloured lesions with a yellow crust

122
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What is Epidermolysis Bullosa?

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Genetic condition resulting in easy blistering of the skin due to epidermis separating from dermis

123
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What causes rubella?

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Rubella virus

124
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How does rubella present?

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Pink, discrete, maculopapular rash starting on face and spreading to rest of body
Assosicated sub-occipital lymphadenopathy

125
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How is rubella treated?

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Supportive - rest, fluids, analgesia

Notify public health

126
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What causes Mealses?

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Measles virus

127
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How does Measles present?

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Maculopapular rash starting on face and spreading, lasting 6-8 days.
Koplik spots in the mouth are pathognomonic - look like grains of sugar on the mucosa

128
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How is Measles treated?

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Supportive - rest, fluids, analgesia

Notify public health

129
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What causes Roseola Infantum?

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Human Herpes Virus 6

130
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How does Roseola Infantum present?

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Usually a high spiking fever, followed by a rose coloured maculopapular rash on the trunk that spreads periperally

131
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How is Roseola Infantum treated?

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Supportive

132
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What causes Scarlet fever?

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Group A strep

133
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How does Scarlet fever present?

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Sandpaper like rash in neck and chest. Red face but peri-oral pallor. Strawberry tongue.

134
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How is Scarlet fever treated?

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Penicillin V

135
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What causes glandular fever?

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Epstein Barr Virus

136
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How does glandular fever present?

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Widespread erythematous rash, exudative pharyngitis, tender lymph nodes, hepatosplenomegaly

137
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What causes Erythema Infectiosum?

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Parvovirus B19

138
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How does Erythema Infectiosum present?

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Bilateral macular erythema on face, maculopapular rash with lacy erythema on trunk, fever

139
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How is Erythema Infectiosum treated?

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Supportive

140
Q

What causes chicken pox?

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Varicella Zoster

141
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How does chicken pox present?

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Intensely itchy rash that starts with macules and progresses into papules and vesicles that burst and crust over

142
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How is chicken pox treated?

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Supportive

143
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What causes Hand, Foot & Mouth disease?

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Coxsackie virus

144
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How does Hand, Food and Mouth present?

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Viral prodome

Painful vesicles on hands, feet and mouth. Greyish in colour.

145
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What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura?

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Small vessel vasculitis associated with IgA

146
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What is the triad of symptoms of HSP?

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Palpable purpuric rash
Arthritis
Colicky abdo pain

147
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How is HSP treated?

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Most resolve themselves within 6 weeks

Steroids + NSAIDs for symptoms

148
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What causes Idiopathic thrombocytopenia?

A

IgG autoimmunity

149
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How does ITP present?

A

Post infective purpura, petechiae and mucosal bleeding

150
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When does pyloric stenosis occur?

A

Within the first 12 weeks of life - commoner in boys

151
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How does pyloric stenosis present?

A

Projectile vomiting occuring after feeds. Vomit is non-bilius and milky. May be constipated due to dehydration

152
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What investigations should you do for pyloric stenosis?

A

Abdo exam - may palpate an ‘olive sized mass’

USS if unable to feel

153
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How is pyloric stenosis treated?

A

Surgically - Ramstedts Pyloromyomotomy

154
Q

What can cause GORD in children?

A

Liquid diet, horizontal position, low LOS pressure

155
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How does GORD present?

A

Regurgitation, irritability, failure to thrive, Sandifers syndrome, laryngitis, heartburn

156
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How is GORD investigated?

A

Diagnosis usually clinical - can do endoscopy/oesophageal pH

157
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How is GORD treated?

A 
Feed in prone position
Sit upright after feeds
Thicken feeds (Carobel)
Antacids (Gaviscon)
Ranitidine
158
Q

What is intussusception?

A

Telescoping of the bowel causing obstruction, commonly at the terminal ileum

159
Q

Who does intussusception commonly occur in?

A

Infants aged 6-18 months

160
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How does intussusception present?

A

Spasms of colic, bile stained yellow vomit, red jelly stools, palpable sausage like mass

161
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What does a USS show in intussusception?

A

Target sign

162
Q

How is intussusception managed?

A

Pneumatic reduction

163
Q

What is malrotation and volvulus caused by?

A

Absent attachments of small bowel mesentery leading to instability and allows other organs to wrap around each other

164
Q

How does malrotation present?

A

Bile stained vomit, circulatory collapse, tender abdomen

165
Q

How is malrotation/volvulus managed?

A

Surgery - surgical emergency

166
Q

What is the commonest surgical emergency in kids?

A

Appendicitis

167
Q

How does appendicitis present?

A

Vague abdo pain then pain in RIF. Pain worse on movement, flexing of knees, abdominal guarding, McBurneys sign positive

168
Q

What is mesenteric adenitis?

A

Inflammation of mesenteric lymph nodes, usually secondary to infection

169
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How does mesenteric adenitis present?

A

Fever, acute onset RIF pain,

170
Q

What does USS show in mesenteric adenitis?

A

Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes

171
Q

How is mesenteric adenitis managed?

A

Supportive care

172
Q

What are some causes of gastroenteritis?

A

Viral - rotavirus
Bacterial - campylobacter, Ecoli, c diff
Parasitic - giardiasis

173
Q

What is an abdominal migraine?

A

Episodic abdominal pain lasting over 1 hour. Patient well inbetween episodes

174
Q

How is abdominal migraine treated?

A

Acute - rest, analgesia, sumitriptain

Prevention - Pizotifen, propranolol

175
Q

What is Toddlers diarrhoea?

A

Benign and self limiting condition that resolves by ages 5-6

176
Q

How does Toddlers diarrhoea present?

A

Up to 12 stools per day, visible lumps of undigested food in stool. No abdominal symptoms. Thriving child

177
Q

How is Toddlers diarrhoea managed?

A

Reassurance. Can use loperamide occasionally

178
Q

How does cows milk intolerance present?

A

Chronic diarrhoea

179
Q

How is cows milk intolerance managed?

A

Continue milk free diet with challenge tests every 6 months

180
Q

How does coeliac disease present in children?

A

Diarrhoea, pale stool, bloating, growth failure, anaemia

181
Q

How is coeliac disease diagnosed?

A

Anti TTG screening test
Endoscopy with biopsy shows crypt hyperplasia with flattened villi
Kids can be diagnosed solely on bloods if TTG 10x normal level

182
Q

What conditions is coeliac associated with?

A

Autoimmune conditions, Downs syndrome, Turners Syndrome

183
Q

What causes cyanotic heart disease?

A

Deoxygenated blood mixing with systemic circulation

184
Q

What condition is associated with ostium primum ASD?

A

Downs syndrome

185
Q

How does a ventricular septal defect present?

A

Breathlessness, recurrent chest infections, pansystolic murmur

186
Q

What is coarctation of the aorta?

A

Narrowing of the aorta at the ductus arteriosis

187
Q

What is coarctation of the aorta associated with?

A

Turners syndrome

188
Q

How does coarctation of the aorta present?

A

CCF, collapse, weak/absent femoral pulses, hypertension in upper limbs

189
Q

What is tetraology of fallot?

A

Large VSD
Overriding aorta
Pulmonary stenosis
Right ventricular hypertrophy

190
Q

What are Fallots spells?

A

Episodes of cyanosis due to spasm of subpulmonary muscle

191
Q

What is transposition of the great vessels?

A

Right ventricle gives rise to aorta
Left ventricle gives rise to pulmonary artery
Incompatible with life

192
Q

What is the commonest cause of a heart murmur in children?

A

Innocent murmur

193
Q

‘Pansystolic murmur heard loudest on the lower left sternal edge with parasternal thrill’

A

VSD

194
Q

‘Ejection systolic murmur heard best at the upper left sternal edge with a fixed splitting of S2’

A

ASD

195
Q

Ejection systolic murmur heard best between the shoulder blades associated with weak femoral pulses and a radio-femoral delay

A

Coarctation of aorta

196
Q

Continuous machine like murmur heard best below the left clavicle

A

Patient ductus arteriosis

197
Q

What is a febrile convulsion?

A

Infantile seizures that develop as a result of a febrile illness

198
Q

At what age do febrile convulsions usually occur?

A

Between 6 months and 6 years - peak incidence around 18 months

199
Q

How does a simple febrile convulsion present?

A

Generalised tonic clonic seizure, duration <5 mins, completely recovery within an hour

200
Q

How does a complex febrile convulsion present?

A

Focal onset, lasting over 10 mins, recurrent seizures in one febrile illness, febrile status epilepticus

201
Q

What is the risk of recurrence of febrile seizures?

A

1 in 3

202
Q

What increases the risk of recurrence of febrile seizures?

A

Age below 18 months
Family history
Low grade and short duration of fever
Multiple seizures

203
Q

What is the risk of epilepsy?

A 
Simple = 2%
Complex = 6-8%
204
Q

How should a parent manage a febrile convulsion?

A

Stay calm, protect child from harm
Check nothing in mouth
Once seizure over put child into recovery position
Be aware that child may be sleepy for 1 hour

205
Q

What rescue medication can be given to parents?

A

Rectal diazepam or buccal midazolam

Should be given if seizure lasts more than 5 mins

206
Q

What is the triad of symptoms associated with ADHD?

A

Impulsivity
Inattention
Hyperactivity

207
Q

What are risk factors for ADHD?

A

Prematurity, LBWW, brain damage, alcohol/smoking/drug use during pregnancy

208
Q

What are some psychological therapies for ADHD?

A

Parent training

Social skills training

209
Q

What is the first line pharmacological management of ADHD?

A

Stimulants - methylphenidate, dexamfetamine

210
Q

What is second line pharmacological management of ADHD?

A

Non-stimulants - atomoxetine

211
Q

What are the two key areas of difficulty in ASD?

A

Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction

Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests and activities

212
Q

What symptoms may people with ASD have?

A

Problems with social cues, fixed thinking style, inflexible thinking, need for routine, odd prosody, echolalia, video speak, sensory issues, may be coexistant LD, behavioral issues

213
Q

Is there a treatment for the core symptoms of autism?

A

No

214
Q

What pharmacological therapies can be given for aggression in autism?

A

Risperidone/aripiprazole short term

215
Q

What pharmacological therapies can be given for other symptoms of autism?

A

Antianxiety drugs, anti-depressants, melatonin

216
Q

What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths in children?

A

15:2

217
Q

What should be given before starting chest compressions in paediatric BLS?

A

5 rescue breaths

218
Q

What should you use for chest compressions in a child under 1?

A

2 fingers

219
Q

If a child over 1 is choking what should you do?

A

5 back blows

220
Q

If a child is under 1 and choking what should you do?

A

5 abdominal thrusts

221
Q

What is Kawasaki disease?

A

Vasculitis commonly seen in children

222
Q

How does Kawasaki disease present?

A 
High grade fever lasting >5 days
Bright red, cracked lips
Strawberry tongue
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Red palms and soles which later peel
223
Q

How is Kawasaki disease managed?

A

High dose aspirin
IV Immunoglobulins
Echocardiogram

224
Q

Why is an echocardiogram done in Kawasaki disease?

A

Because coronary artery aneurysm is one of the main complications

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