Introduction Flashcards
Define what is a child
Every human being below the age of 18 years old, unless, under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier
What are the physical differences in children?
Smaller but disproportionate
What are the physiological differences in children?
Surface area : volume
% water content
Metabolic reserves
= They more easily get cold, dehydrated and hypoglycemic
What is ketotic hypoglycaemia?
Only occurs in children 6-7 am hypoglycaemic episode 1-2 yo Skinny Intercurrent illness
The immune system in children
Remarkably robust
Weakest at 4 months
Chickenpox is the ultimate test for their immune system
What are some conditions not seen in adults?
Abdominal migraine Bronchiolitis Croup Glue ear Vesico-ureteric refleux
What are some chronic conditions with childhood onset?
Asthma Autism Cerebral palsy CF Spina bifida
What are common acute medical problems in RACH?
LRTI / URTI Asthma Croup Fever Gastroenteritis Vomiting Wheeze
How long are children in RACH for?
85% less than 48hrs
What happens to acute RACH admissions
60% = nill 12% = AB's