Peads Obsgynae last minute Flashcards
What causes croup?
Viral infection usually Parainfluenza
When do children with croup need treating?
When they present always give oral dex 0.15mg/kg
What is the characteristic cough in croup?
Seal-like barking cough.
What casues croup pathphysiology?
Viral infection causes laringotracheitis resulting in narrowed inflammed upper airways.
How is croupd diagnosed?
Sound of cough age and symproms of agitation
What are risk factors for Croup?
Age 6 months to 6 years usually 6 months to 3 years male sex and prior intubation, late autumn abrupt onset of symptoms hoarse voice
What other treatment can be given for croup other than Dex?
Nebulised adrenaline
When to admit a child with croup?
Sever or moderate illness eg, high resps or have comorbidities moderate stridor and sternal recessions at rest. severe is cough with agitation or lethargy.
What type of inheritance is G6PD deficiency?
x linked recessive condition
What are people with G6PD deficiency at risk of?
Gall stones and splenomegaly
What is the presentation of Hypothyroidism in children/neonates?
Prolongued neonatal jaundice hypotonia large tongue, delayed puberty milestones short stature puffy face
What is Galactosaemia?
When a child gets galactose in the bloodstream from drinking cows milk due to an enzyme deficiency
What are the complications of galactosaemia?
Life threataning, infections, cataracts hepatomegaly
which antibiotics should be used for GBS?
Ben pen and gentamicin
What is the pathophsysiology of ROP?
Retinal blood vessels proliferate by hypoxia and high oxygen levels prevent normal blood vessels in premature infants.
