The Febrile Child Flashcards
1
Q
What temp classifies a fever in children?
A
38 degrees and over
2
Q
What is meningitis?
A
When the meninges covering the brain are inflamed
3
Q
How to confirm meningitis?
A
Lumbar puncture to obtain CSF fluid, which we find wbcs in
4
Q
How do we treat bacterial meningitis?
A
Ceftriax and amoxicillin
5
Q
Any febrile child would a purpuric rash should be…?
A
Given IM benzylpenicillin and hospitalized
6
Q
What is encaphalitis?
A
The inflammation of the brain parenchyma
7
Q
What are the signs of Encephalitis?
A
Insidious onset of sudden behavioral change
8
Q
Encephalitis management?
A
Treat immediately with parenteral high dose aciclovir
9
Q
Why start with aciclovir?
A
To treat the potential HSV cause until it has been ruled out
