Paeds Revision Flashcards
1
Q
Duodenal Atresia
A
Gastric and Duodeanal Dilation
Double double on CXR
Biolous vomit
Down’s syndrome (30% of cases)
2
Q
Merconium Ileus
A
Often associated with Cystic Fibrosis
Formation of dense pellets in the terminal ileum causing obstruction
3
Q
Necrotising Enterocolitis
A
motility in the small bowel is obstructed due to ischaemia
Treatment: antibiotics, blood product replacement, surgery.
4
Q
Malrotation
A
Risk of Volvulus
5
Q
Mesenteric Adenitis
A
Swollen lymph nodes in the tummy
Usually goes away without treament.
Common in Paediatrics
6
Q
What’re some Medical causes of abdominal pain?
A
DKA
UTI
Sickel Cell Crisis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
7
Q
Causes drwaing up of the legs in infants?
A
Intussusception
