Misc Flashcards
BLS paeds algorithm
5 RB, 15:2 compressions
1 min of CPR if alone then call resus
RBC lifespan in infants?
70 days
What is minimal change glomerulonephritis?
Most common nephrotic syndrome at 2-3 y/o
Peripheral oedema, heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia + hyperlipidaemia
What head injury signs indicate a NAI?
Abusive head trauma EDH Skull fractures SDH Retinal haemorrhage
Which skeletal fractures are common in NAI?
Ribs Clavicle Scapular Vertebral Fingers
What injuries are suspicious of NAI?
Head injury Skeletal fractures Thermal injuries Visceral injuries Cold injuries Ingestions/ poisoning Soft tissue injuries Asphyxiations/ cardiac arrest
What condition is cafe au lait spots linked with?
Neurofibromatosis 2
When do you treat strawberry naevi + how?
if near the eyes – treat with propranolol
How + why do you investigate port wine stains?
Due to risk of Sturge Webers (ocular intracranial angioamas, learning delay + seizures)
Do retinal screen + MRI
What is erythema toxicum?
Hypersensitivity reaction in newborns, covers whole body, resolves in few weeks
What investigations do you do for ?peri-orbital cellulitis?
CT head to check for orbital cellulitis
What advice needs to be given for someone with EBV?
No alcohol or contact sports
When do you use an expiratory film CXR?
Kids with ?inhaled foreign body
Affected lung volume doesn’t reduce
When to refer + treat for cryptochorchidism
3 months - refer
Surgery after 6 months
Which inguinal hernias are most common + when should they be treated?
Indirect inguinal commonly right side
Fix within 4 weeks
When is TTG test positive?
Coeliac (tissue transglutaminase IgA)
Which blood test is abnormal in haemophilia?
APTT is raised
What is the most common malignancy in kids?
ALL
What is the most common brain tumour in kids?
Astrocytoma
Signs of mild, moderate + severe dehydration + the % body weight loss this means
Mild (up to 5%) = thirsty but everything else normal.
Moderate (6-9%) = tachycardic, dry mucus membranes, oliguria
Severe (>10%) = drowsy, hypotensive, cold, anuria
What is a complication of infection that causes hyponatraemia + oliguria?
SIADH
What supplements should breastfeeding women take?
Vit D
How is ITP diagnosed?
FBC - low platelets
What is a torsion of hydatid of Morgagni + how does it differentiate from testicular torsion?
Most common cause of acute scrotum in kids.
Cremasteric reflex still present + blue dot may be visible
