Peadiatrics Flashcards
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what are the symptoms of threadworm?
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- intense perianal itching - typically worse during the night
- worms seen in stools
- genital itching in women
- secondary infection due to irritation and excoriation of perianal area
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what is teh managemnt of threadworm?
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single dose of anti-helminthic treatment such as mebendazole (do not use in <2yrs)
repeated in 2 wks if infection persists
vigorous hygeine for 2 wks in treated, if not treated then for 6 wks
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what are the symptoms an dsigns for constipation?
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- fewer than 3 stools a week
- hard, large stool
- rabbit dropping stools
- distress or pain on passing
- bleeding with hard stool
- straining
- abdo pain when passing
- anal pain
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what clinical features are suggestive of idiopathic constipation?
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- meconium passed within 48 hours
- onset of constipation at least few wks after birth
- dietary factors
- acute illness
- anal fissure
- drugs causing consitpation
- timing of toileting
- psychosocial factors
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what examinations are found on a child with idiopathic constipation?
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- normal appearing anus
- abdo soft and flat
- generally well with normal development
- motor and neuro development in normal limits
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what is the conservative management for constipation in chidlren?
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- increased fluid intake (1.2L min)
- increase fibre intake
- increase physical exercise
- toilet training times
- look into psychosocial reasons
- encouragemnt and rewards systems
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medical treatment of faecal impaction in children?
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- macrogol sachets (movicol)
- laxatives (senna)
- then a maintenance laxative treatment with regular follow ups
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what are the symptoms of osgood schlatters disease?
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- knee pain
- starts in adolesence
- localised to tibial tuberosity
- gradual in onset and initially mild and intermittent but cna progress
- unilateral (bilateral in 30%)
- relieved by rest and made worse by kneeling and activity
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what are teh signs of osgood schaltters disease?
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- tenderness over tibial tuberosity
- pain provoked by resisted knee extension
- tightness of quads and hamstrings
- swelling or bony enlargent of tibial tuberosity
- normal passive range of movement
- absence of effusion
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what is the management of osgood schlatters disease?
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- refer to physio
- pain relief - NSAIDs/paracetamol
- ice for 10-15 mins x3 a day after exercise
- protective knee pads
- may have to reduce exercise doing
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what is osgood schlatters disease?
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a condition that causes pain and swelling below the knee joint, where the patellar tendon attaches to the top of the tibia @ tibial tuberosity
also may have inflammation of patellar tendon
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what are the sympotms of GORD in children?
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- regurgitation
- distressed behaviour e.g. excessive crying, crying while feeding
- hoarseness and/or chronic cough
- pnuemonia
- refusing to feed, gagging, choking
- faltering growth
if > 1yr, child may experience heartburn, retrosterna pain and epigastric pain
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how do you assess a child for GORD?
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take thorough history about feeding, resp systems,
examine chest for resp symptoms and signs
check childs temp
do abdo exam and review head circumferance
check for faltering growth
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name some red flag symptoms in children who present with regurgitation and vomiting?
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- frequent foreceful vomiting
- bile stained vomit
- heamatemesis
- abdo distention, tenderness, palpable mass
- bulging fontanelle or altered responsiveness
- rapisdly increasing head circumferance
- blood in stool
- chronci diarrhoea
- dysuria
- fever/unwell
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what is the management of GORD in children?
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For breastfed:
- Gaviscon infant (1-2 week trial and if works continue)
For formulafed:
- offer 1-2 trial of smaller, more frequent feeds
- offer 1-2 trial of feed thickeners
- if neither work offer 1-2 trial of gaviscon infant
- if still doesnt work - try 4 wk trial of PPI as suspension
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what is croup?
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childhood viral infection of upper airway characterised by barking cough and stridor
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what are the symptoms of croup
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- sudden onset, barking cough
- stridor
- chest wall or sternal indrawing
- symptoms worse at night anf increase w agitation
- hoarse voice
if moderate/severe:
- persistent agitation
- lethargy/fatgiue
- asynchronous chest wall and abdo movemnt
- pallor or cynaosis
- decreased level of consiousness
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name some differentials fro croup?
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epiglottitis, upper airway foreign body, retropharyngeal abcess, tonsillar abscess, angioneurotic oedema, or allergic reaction
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when should you admit a child with croup?
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if they have mdoerate or severe symptoms (signs of resp distress, stridor, agigitation, lethargy)
or if child <3 months
or if child have underlying health condition that coudl icnrease risk of resp distress
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how do you manage a patient with croup in primary care?
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- prescirbe single dose oral dexamethasone immedietly
- self limitng + symptoms usually resolve in 48 hrs
- paracetamol or ibuprofen if needed
- regular fluids
- check on child regualrly during night
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when would suspect a UTI in a child?
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signs and symptoms inclduing:
- fever, frequency, dysuria, abdo pain, poor feeding,, cloudy urine, heamuaturia, irritabiliyt, lethargy
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what is the managment for a UTI in children?
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- trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin for 3 days (doses change w age)
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when would you expect pyelonephritis in children with UTI symptoms?
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unexplained fever of 38 or higher
loin pain/tenderness
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what is teh management of pyelonephritis?
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oral ABX - cefalexin or co-amoxiclav for 7-10days (doses change based on age)
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what is seborrhoeic dermatitis?
a common inflammatory skin condition occuring in areas rich in sebaceous glands (most commonly affects scalp in infants)
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what is the managemnt of seborrheic dermatitis on scalp in children
self limiting and usually resoles by four months in infants
in adults its chornic - fluctuates with treatment
- emollients
- burshing an washing of scalp w baby shampoo
- imidazole cream (clotrimazole 1%) if ^^ doesnt work, x2-3 daily for 4 wks
- if not healed in 4 wks - dermatology referral
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what are teh symptoms/signs of seborrhoeic dermatitis?
well defined patches of eythema associated with flaking of skin, scaled may be white, yellow, oily or dry
mild itching
most commonyl affects:
- scalp (cradle cap in infants)
- face
- upper chest + back
- flexures and skin folds
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what is measles?
airborne infection caused by morbillivirus of paramyxovirus family
infects resp tract
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what are teh main complications of measles?
- otitis media
- pnuemoina, pneumoniits, tracheobronchitis
- convulsions, encephalitis, blindness
- subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
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what are the typcial symptoms of measles?
- rash (erythematous, maculopapular, may be confluent)
- fever
- malaise
- cough
- rhinorrhoea
- conjuctivitis
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how long does a measles rash last for?
5 days - 1 week
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what is the management for measles?
- notify health protection team
- self limiting so: fluids, pain relief
- isolate for at leat 4 days
- seek advice from HPT if immunocomprimised, preggo or <1y/o
- safety net: admit if: SOB, uncontrolled fever, convulsions/altered consiousness
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what is hand foot and mouth disease?
acute self limiting viral illness charcterised by vesicualr eruptions in mouth and papulovesicular lesions
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when would you suspect hand foot and mouth disease in children?
- sore throat
- low grade fever
- tender lesions in mouth and or rash on body
- early symptoms: fever, malaise, loss of appetite, cough, abdo pain, sore mouth
- macules and papules on hands and feet following oral lesions
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what is the management of hand foot and mouth disease?
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reassure its self limiting
adequate fluids
soft diet for painful oral lesions
pain relief for fever or pain
reduce risk fo trasnmission
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when do you admit a patient with hand foot and mouth disease?
persistent or severe headache or fever
myoclonus wth sleep disturbances
confusion, weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, irritability, geenralised seizures, coma
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what is the difference between IgE and non-IgE mediated cows milk allergy?
IgE mediated: typically rapid onset (within mins-2 hrs of ingestion)
Non-IgE mediated: typically delayed (2-72 hrs after ingestion)
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what some of the skin, GI and resp symptoms of cows milk allergy in children?
skin: pruritus, atopic eczema, acute urticaria/angio-oedema
GI: vomiting, GORD, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, abdo pain, blood in stools, faltering gorwth
resp: cough, chest tightness, wheezing, SOB, nasal itching, rhinorrhea
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how do you assess a child for suspcted cows milk allergy?
1. allergy focused Hx: symptoms, onset, reactions, form of ingested milk, FHx,
2. examine: signs of clinical reaction, signs of atopy, BMI
3. skin prick testing and/or serum specific IgE testign
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how do you manage a child with suspected IgE mediated cows milk allergy?
- referral to specialist allergy clinic for allergy testing to confirm diagnosis
- consider arranging referral to paediatric dietician
- advice to parents of sources of info anf support
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how shoudl you manage a chidl with mild-moderate non IgE mediated allergy?
- may need referral to specialist allergy clinic
- referral to peadiatric dietitician
- strict adherence to cows milk free diet until child 9-12 months
- advise planned hoem reintoruction of cows milk to assess if tolerance has been acquired
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how can head lice be detected?
wet or dry detection combing
* wet is more accurate (using a conditioner)
* a live lice must be found to confirm active head lice infestation
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hwo do you manage head lice in children?
1. wet combing - using louse detection comb to remove lice
or
2. physical insecticide (suffocate lice by coating scalp surfacE) -dimeticone gel, lotion, spray
or
3. chemical insecticide - (posion to lice) - malathion 0.5% aq liquid
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what are teh clinical features of a fungal skin infection on the scalp?
- scaling and itch of scalp
- single or multiple circular patches of hair loss
- erythema,s cattered pustules, crusting
- painful
- lymphadenopathy whcih may be painful
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what ivnestigation needs to be doen when assessing for a funal scalp infection in hcildren?
skin and hair sampling for fungal microscopy and culture
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what is the managment of a fungal scalp infection?
- if pt. has a kerion then urgent referral to derm
- self-care: soften crusts, disinfect objects, dont share towels
- oral antifungal: but seek advice from paed dermatologist before starting treatment (in children!!) oral griseofulvin given for 4 wks
- consider co prescribing topical antifungal treatment (selenium sulfide or ketoconazole shampoo or imidazole cream)
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what is infantile colic?
self limiting condition which is defined clinically as repeated episodes of excessive and inconsolable crying in an infant that otherwise appears healty and thriving
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what are the typical signs of infantile colic?
- excessive inconsolable crying which starts in first weeks of life and resolves around 3-4 months
- crying which most often occurs in late afternoon or evening
- drawing knees up to abdo or arching its back when crying
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what is the managemnt of infantile colic?
- reassure parents that infantile colic is common and should resolve by 6 months
- advice on stratgies to soothe crying infants
- encourgae mother rbeastfeeding
- arrange follow up for infan t
- if no imrpovemnt after 4months arrnage specialist advice from peadiatrician
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what is slapped cheek syndrome?
parvovirus B19 infection common in children - usually mild and self limiting
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hwo do you diagnose slapped cheek syndrome in chidlren?
- clinical features (lab investigations not required)
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what are the clinical features of slapped cheek syndrome?
- erythematous facial rash appearing on one or both cheeks
- 2-5 days prodromal symptoms: fever, nasal discharge, headahce, myalgia, mild nausea, diarrhoea
- faical rash fades after 1-2 wks
- eyrthematous maculopapular rash on trunk, back, limbs may develop few days after facial rash
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what is the managemnt fo slapped cheek syndrome?
- adequate fluids and analgesia
- children no longer infectious once the rash develops
- self limiting
- if at risk fo complications then: confirm diagnosis of parvovirus B19 infection and check FBC
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what is the managemnt of a feverish child?
- assess underlyign cause
- paracetamol or ibuprofen (do not give both simultaneously - start on paracetomol and if inffective use ibuprofen)
- ensure adequate fluids and check on child throughout night
- safety netting: if fever lasts mroe than 5 days, is child more unweel, child dehydrated or has a serizure or non blanching rash appears
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what is whooping cough?
also known as pertussis is a highly infectious disease spread by droplets cuased by bacteria Bordetella pertussis
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what are the clinical features of whooping cough?
3 phases: catarrhal, paroxysmal and convalescent
catarrhal: 1-2 wks: nasal discharge, conjuctivitis, malaise, sore throat, low grade fever, dry unproducive cough
paroxysmal: 1-6 weeks: short expiratory burst and inspiratory gasp (whoop), more comon at night, can be productive, can cuase cyanosis
convalescent: up to 3 months: gradual improvement
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how do you make a clinical diagnosis of whooping cough?
acute cough that has lasted 14 days or more with oe more more of:
- paroxysmal cough
- inspiratory whoop
- post tussive vomiting
- undiagnoses apnoeic attack in infants
*if not fully immunized against pertussis then suspicions raised
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how do you manage whooping cough?
- ABX if onset cough within 21 days
- clarithromycin <1 month
- azithromycin if >1 month
- erythromycin pregnant women
- self care: fluids, paracetomol/ibuprofen,
- isolate for 48 afters after ABX started or 21 days after symptoms onset
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when woudl you admit a patient with whooping cough?
- if <6 months and acutely unwell
- significant difficulty breathing
- has signifcant complication e.g. seizures, pneumonia
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what are the clinical features of gastroenteritis?
- sudden onset diarrhoea
- blood or mucus in stool s
- nausea or suddent onset vomiting
- fever or general malaise
- abdo pain or cramps
- headache, myalgia, bloating, flatulence, weigt loss, malabsoprtion
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how do you assess a patient for gastroenteritis?
- clinical features
- abdo exam fro distension, tenderness, bowel sounds
- assess for malnutrition
- assess for dehyration
- arrange stool culture and sensitivity if indicated (immunocomprimised, acute painful diarrhoea or blood/mucus in stool, recent ABX or PPI, >14 days diarrhoea, recent travel, contact with affect person or an otubreak)
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what is the managment fro gastroenteritis in a child?
- adequate fluids
- oral rehydration solutions
- encourage milk feeds/reastfeeding as normal
- arrange treatment of confirmed microbial pathogens , if appropraite following stool culture
- prevent transmission
- do not give ABX
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when shoudl you admit a child with gastroenteritis?
- systemically unwell
- severe dehyration or progession to shock
- bilious vomiting
- acute onset painful bloody diarrhoea
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how do you manage a child/young person where maltreatment is suspected or considered?
- can seek advice from NSPCC
- if FGM, you must report to police
- refer to children's social care
- ideally discuss with rents too unles child request you not to
- manage injuries as appropriate
- if sexual abuse then refer urgently for collection of forensic evidence + assess need for STI prophylaxis or contraception
- obtain consent to share any information unless required by law or if benefits child to share information
- arrange follow up as required
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what are the common cuases for cough in children?
- viral induced wheeze
- infection exacerbation of asthma
- bronchiolitis
- pneumonia
- COVID-19
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when shodul ifnective exacerbation of asthma be considered in chidlren with a cough?
previous asthma diagnosis, Hx of wheeze occuring in absence of infection and in repsonse to partiuclar stimuli
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when should a viral induced wheeze be considered in children with a cough?
ages 6 months - 5y/o
| with wheezing associated with infection only
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when shoudl bronchiolitis be suspected in a chidl with a cough
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affected children <2 y/o
experience coryzal prodrome lasting 1-3 days followed by:
- cough
- tachypnoea
- wheeze/ fine crackles
- fever
- poor feeding
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when shoudl pneumonia be considered in child with a cough?
- high fever (over 39)
- cyanosis
- rasied resp rate
- focal coarse crackles
- o2 <85%
- absent breath soudns and dull percussion note
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how do you manage a child with viral induced wheeze or ifnection exacerbation of asthma?
- note severity of attack (moderate/acute severe/life threatening)
- salbutamol given immedietely
- if child has asthma then prescribe oral prednisolone
- if bacterial ifnection: amoxicillin
- paracetamol/ibuprofen as antipyretic
- follow up in 48 hrs
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when woudl you admit a pateitn with viral induced wheeze/ifnective exacerbationof ashtma?
- admit life threatenign and - - admit severe if no do imrpove with bronchdilators - admit moderate if worsen after bronchodialtor treatment
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How should you manage a child with bronciolitis?
self limiting illness
provide self care: fluids, antipyretics, tepid sponging
safety net and follow up
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when do you admit a child with bronchiolitis?
- apnoea
- looks v unwell
- severe resp distress
- central cyanosis
- clinical dehydration
- low o2 sats
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how do you assess the sevristy of bronchiolitis in a patient?
- look for signs of cynaosis, exhaustion, involvment of accessory msucles
- examine childs chest and record obs
- assess cap refill, skin turgor and urine output
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how should i manage community acquired penumonia in children
- o2 sats <92 (also give o2 straigth away !!)
- cyanosis, v unwell, temp 38 or higher in <3 months
- does not wake
- RR > 60
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when do you admit a child with pneumonia?
- ABX: amoxicillin 5 days
| - sefl care advice: fluids, analgesia, rest
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what immunisations do chidlren at 12 weeks old need?
- 1dose DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (6in1 vaccine)
- 1 dose PCV
- 1 dose rotavirus
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what immunisations do children at 16 weeks old need?
- 1dose DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (6in1 vaccine)
| - one dose of MenB
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what immunisations do children at 16 weeks old need?
- 1dose DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (6in1 vaccine)
| - one dose of MenB
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what immunisations do children at 1 year old need?
- Hib and MenC
- PCV booster
- MenB booster
- primary MMR
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what immunisations do children at 2-11 years old need yearly ?
influenza vaccine
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what immunisations do children at 3 year old +4 months old need?
- DTap/IPV booster
| - MMR booster
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what immunisations do children at 12-13 years old need?
HPV vaccination
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what immunisations do children at 14 years old need?
diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis booster
| MenACWY vaccine
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what are the clinical features of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease?
- non blanching rash
- stiff neck
- fever
- lethargy
- headahce
- muscle ache
- leg pain
- bulging fontanelle
- photophobia
- vomiting
- seizures
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what is the characteristic of a meningococcal rash?
- petechial rash (red or purple macules smaller than 2mm in diameter)
- non blanching
- purpuric rash
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what vital signs need to be assessed when a patient has potential meningitis?
- conscious level (GCS, AVPU)
- heart rate and blood pressure
- resp rate, o2 sats
- temp
- cap refill time
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how do you manage suspected bacterial meningitis with a non blanching rash or meningococal septicaemia?
- ambulance to hospital
- single dose IV or IM benzylpenicillin
children <1 - 300mg
children 1-9 yrs - 600mg
everyone >10yr - 1200mg
*if suspected meningitis with no nonblanching rash = ambulance to hsoptial but do not administer benzylpenicillin
