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What are the most common causative organisms for pneumonia in children?

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  • Viral

RSV, influenza A/B

Rhino/adenovirus

Usually follows a cold

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What are the respiratory symptoms of pneumonia in a child?

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  • Respiratory
  • Cough - productive indicates infection but not always present
  • Dyspnoea
  • Chest pain (pleuritic if older)
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What are some non-respiratory symptoms of pneumonia?

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  • poor feeding
  • Lethargy
  • Altered consciousness
  • Stiff neck
  • abdominal pain
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When should you admit a child with pneumonia?

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Temperature >38 degrees and <3 months

pO2 <92% OA

RR >60

↓ Consciousness

Recurrent apnoea

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What are some respiratory signs of pneumonia in children?

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Tachypnoea (v sensitive to pneumonia)

↓p02 +/- cyanosis
↑ respiratory effort (Grunting, Nasal flaring, Recessions, accessory muscle use)

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How may a child with pneumonia present on respiratory examination?

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End-inspiratory coarse crackle over affected area + dull percussion

Bronchial breathing (hollow and low pitch, older)

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What is the treatment for a child with pneumonia?

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  • Supportive = fluids + paracetamol
  • Abx
  • neonates = broad spec e.g. co-amox
  • older = amoxicillin
  • > 5 = amox/macrolide e.g. erythromycin
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What is the causative organism of whooping cough?

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Bordella Pertussis. It is gram negative

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What is the natural history of whooping cough?

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  • Catarrhal phase
  • Paroxysmal phase
  • Convalescent phase
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What occurs during the catarrhal phase of whooping cough?

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coryzal symptoms

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What occurs during the paroxysmal phase of whooping cough?

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  • cough development - lots of coughs with a big whoop in the middle (spasmodic cough + inspiratory whoop)

Whoop = inspiration against a closed glottis

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When is the whooping cough at its worst?

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At night and after feeding

Might be so bad that the child vomits

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What occurs during the convalescent phase of whooping cough?

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Gradual decline in symptoms but may last for 10-14 days

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What are the public health implications of whooping cough?

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NOTIFIABLE DISEASE

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What are the investigations for whooping cough?

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Prenasal swab then culture + PCR

marked lymphocytosis on FBC

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What is the treatment for whooping cough?

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Admit if <6 months old

Macrolide e.g. Clarithromycin if the onset of the cough is within the previous 21 days

Prophylaxis for siblings and parents

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How can whooping cough be prevented?

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  • Vaccination (although ↓ immunity throughout childhood)

Infants are routinely immunised at 2, 3, 4 months and 3-5 years.

Newborn infants are particularly vulnerable = vaccination campaign for pregnant women - OFFERED BETWEEN 28-32 WEEKS

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What are the complications of whooping cough?

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Complications relate a lot to coughing

- Hernias
- Conjunctival bleeds
- Bronchiectasis
- Death!
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What is a wheeze?

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Musical sound heard at the end of expiration,

Monophonic (one airway obstructed) or polyphonic (multiple different sizes obstructed)

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What is a viral induced wheeze?

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Viral illness that produces a wheeze in a susceptible individual.

Inflammation of airways + mucus plug = wheeze

No interval symptoms like in asthma e.g. episodic breathlessness/cough.

Only happens when have the infection!!!

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What is multi-trigger wheeze?

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URTI + other triggers e.g. exercise, allergens, cigarette smoke
Associated with ↑ risk asthma

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Why can’t asthma be diagnosed in children under 5?

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Don’t understand spirometry instructions

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Describe the inhaler technique

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Press button then inhale for 6 seconds then hold breath for 10 seconds. Shake between goes

Drink water after ICS to ↓ risk of oral thrush

Or just use a spacer

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What are 3 side effects of salbutamol?

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Tachycardia

Tremor

Hypokalaemia (U wave prominence, reduced T wave, QT shortens)
↓ potassium = prolonged QTC because ↓ activity of K+ channels

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What are the 4 types of hypersensitivity reaction?
A = allergy = type 1 hypersensitivity = minutes B = B cells = type 2 hypersensitivity C = [immune] Complex = type 3 D = delayed cell mediated = type 4 = takes days
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How does an allergic reaction occur on a cellular level?
Mast cells = have the antibody of allergen on cell surface (IgE) so when allergen is presented again it binds to the antibody the mast cell degranulates = histamine + leukotriene release = allergy
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Why are PO steroids given during an asthma attack?
Get an immune response (eosinophil and TH2) 8-12 hours after acute asthma attack so give to prevent this
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Why are NSAIDs contraindicated in asthmatics?
- Arachandoic acid is a precursor for both leukotrienes (COX 1) and prostaglandins (COX1&2) - NSAIDs inhibit COX2 so ↓ prostaglandins - Shunts down leukotriene pathway = ↑ leukotrienes so ↑allergy or asthma
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What is the management of asthma in under 5s (not an acute attack)?
Ix <5 - no investigations but a trial of medications SABA + reversibility = +ve ICS after risk assessment. Start low go slow. For interval symptoms.
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What are the investigations for asthma in over 5s?
- Spirometry - FeNO - raised in inflamed airways so see how much is breathed out Allergy testing? IgE skin prick testing
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How is the severity of chronic asthma categorised? (3)
Mild <2 relievers a week, no interval symptoms, no night symptoms, doesn’t interrupt ADLs Moderate/Persistent mild inhaler use, interrupts ADLs, have night symptoms >1 a month Severe Persistent severe - >1 day reliever use, night symptoms
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What is Croup? What is the usual causative organism?
URTI Laryngotracheobronchitis so inflammation of the larynx, trachea (mainly) and bronchi Parainfluenza virus (also influenza and measles)
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What is the the pathophysiology of Croup?
Poiseulles law = resistance is inversely proportional to radius Croup = laryngeal/subglottic oedema, secretions and oedema SO small ↓ in radius can cause massive ↑ in resistance = large ↓ in airflow = LEADS TO UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION Children's airways are already small so this makes everything worse
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At what time of year is croup the most prevalent?
Autumn!
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What age of children are normally affected by croup?
Children of 6 months - 3 years
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How does croup normally initially present?
Initially coryzal symptoms that progresses to a barking cough (tracheal irritation) Cough is worse at night as airways are smaller
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Describe the presentation of croup as it progresses
Stridor Respiratory Distress (think head to toe)
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What is stridor?
High pitched noise heard on INSPIRATION Due to partial obstruction of the larynx or larger airways
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How would a child in respiratory distress present? Think head to toe
Nasal flaring Grunting - voluntary closure of vocal cords to create PEEP = maintaining pressure to breath in Recessions - subcostal, intercostal Increased work of breathing
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What is the grading for croup?
Mild - occasional cough, no stridor at rest Moderate - frequent cough, stridor at rest Severe - Frequent cough, stridor at rest + respiratory distress
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What investigations should be done to diagnose croup?
Mainly a clinical diagnosis - Ix are all to manage if acutely unwell Bed - baseline obs especially pulse ox. KEEP SATS ABOVE 92% Bloods - VBG if really severe Imaging - CXR not routinely done but shows steeple sign
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What should you never do in a child with suspected croup/epiglottitis?
NEVER LOOK IN THEIR MOUTH OR LIE THEM DOWN OR DISTRESS THEM Risks airway obstruction
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What is the conservative management for croup?
Supportive - keep calm, paracetamol and good hydration
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When should a child with croup be admitted?
Moderate or severe croup <6 months olds Known upper airway abnormality e.g. laryngomalacia or downs Epiglottitis or FB not ruled out
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What is the medical management for croup?
All severities get a single dose of Dexamethasone PO Moderate - also give neb adrenaline + high flow o2 Severe - IV access for IV hydrocortisone, neb adrenaline + budenoside Admit to ITU
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When should a child with croup be intubated?
Severe croup + sternal retraction + cyanosis DO IMMEDIATELY
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What is the epiglottis?
Elastic cartilage that is at the entrance to the larynx Flattens and covers trachea when swallowing to prevent aspiration More superoanterior and oblique in children and floppier!
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What is epiglottitis?
Inflammation of the epiglottis Get swelling so can obstruct airway!
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What are the causative organisms for epiglottitis?
Normally Haemophillus Influenzae but now there is a vaccine for this so it is Group A b-Haemolytic Streptococcus Trauma or chemical burns can also cause
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What are the symptoms of epiglottitis?
Acute onset (over hours) +/- preceding viral infection No cough Lots of pain = can't drink and drooling Fever >39, looks ill Mouth breathing, sat forward, ↑resp effort Soft stridor
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What is the management of epiglottitis?
Immediate admission + input from ENT, Paeds + anaesthetics A to E Blood cultures IV antibiotics - Cefuroxime for H influenzae or BenPen for GAS Give Rifampicin to household contacts
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What can cause chronic stridor?
Structural deformities e.g. laryngomalacia, subglottic stenosis, external compressions from lymph nodes etc
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What is Waldeyer's ring?
Tonsillar structures and MALT at the pharynx
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What are the tonsillar structures in Waldeyer's ring from inferior to superior?
Inferior - lingual (posterior 1/3 of tongue) Palatine (classic ones) Tubal - At opening of eustachian tube Pharyngeal
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What are the adenoids?
The pharyngeal tonsils when they become enlarged
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Which structures surround the palatine tonsils?
Palatoglossal arch is anterior Palatopharyngeal arch is posterior
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What is the aetiology of tonsillitis?
Viral - Adeno, entero or rhinoviruses most commonly or EBV Bacterial - Group A streptococcus (older children)
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How does the presentation of tonsillitis differ depending on cause?
Not that easy to do clinically Both have non-specific symptoms e.g. sore throat, pyrexia, dehydration if can't swallow However, bacterial commonly also has exudate on tonsils and cervical lymphadenopathy
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What is the centor criteria?
Criteria to see how likely GAS is the causative agent for tonsillitis depending on symptoms: ``` C - No Cough E - Exudate Nodes - Cervical lymphadenopathy Temperature - Fever >38 young OR old - +1 if young ```
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What is the feverPAIN criteria?
Criteria to see how likely GAS is the causative agent for tonsillitis depending on symptoms ``` Fever - >38 Purulent Attended rapidly (within 3 days) severely Inflamed tonsils No Cough/coryza ```
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How can the centor and feverPain criteria be interpreted?
Centor - 3-4 = GAS is ~40-50% likely so treat with antibiotics FeverPAIN - 4-5 = GAS is ~65% likely so treat with abx or 2-3 = GAS is ~35% so do rapid antigen test and treat with abx if positive
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Which antibiotics should be used for tonsillitis?
Penicillin V Clarithromycin if penicillin allergic Don't use amoxicillin as can cause a maculopapular rash if EBV is the cause
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What are the complications of tonsilitis?
Peritonsilar Abscess (quinsy) Scarlet Fever Acute Glomerulonephritis Rheumatic fever (developing countries)
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What is a quinsy and what are the symptoms?
Pus in the peritonsilar space Odynophagia, ipsilateral otalgia, hot potato voice Uvula is deviated away from the abscess/ to the unaffected side
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What is the management of a quinsy?
ENT involvement Needle aspiration or Incision and drainage IV abx
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What are the indications for a tonsillectomy? (4)
Sore throats due to tonsillitis - 5+ episodes of sore throat per year. Symptoms have been occurring for at least a year. Episodes of sore throat are disabling and prevent normal functioning Obstructive sleep apnoea (+adenoids) Febrile convulsions secondary to tonsillitis
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What are the complications of a tonsillectomy?
Primary (< 24 hours): haemorrhage in 2-3% (most commonly due to inadequate haemostasis), pain Secondary (24 hours to 10 days): haemorrhage (most commonly due to infection), pain
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How may a child with obstructive sleep apnoea present?
Daytime sleepiness Hyperactive Learning and behaviour problems - Ddx for ADHD?
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What are 3 causes for obstructive sleep apnoea in children?
Secondary to large adenoids (most common reason) Duchenne muscular dystrophy Craniofacial abnormalities e.g. pierre-robin/Down's syndrome
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How may obstructive sleep apnoea be initially investigated?
Pulse oximetry overnight to see when they are desaturating
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What drug is absolutely contraindicated in children with obstructive sleep apnoea?
Codeine! Give paracetamol/ibuprofen or even a little oramorph just definitely not codeine
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What is bacterial tracheitis?
Bacterial croup - Staphylococcus aureus, group A streptococcus, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae Poor response to nebulised Adrenaline

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