7: GP paeds

Question 1

What are common presentations in neonates (up to four weeks)?

Answer 1

Jaundice

Vomiting

Failure to thrive

Sepsis

Question 2

What are some symptoms of respiratory disease in children?

Answer 2

“Cold” symptoms - sore throat, cough, wheeze, refusal to feed

Question 3

What are common respiratory diseases seen in children?

Answer 3

Bronchiolitis

Croup

Viral URTI

Asthma

Acute tonsilitis (causing sleep apnoea)

Question 4

What are some signs of respiratory disease seen in children?

Answer 4

Cyanosis

Elevated RR

Nasal flaring

Recession

Question 5

RR in children is much (higher / lower) than it is in adults.

Answer 5

higher

Question 6

How do children present with GI disease?

Answer 6

Abdominal pain

N & V

Nausea (“off food”)

Diarrhoea and constipation

Question 7

How do children present with MSK disease?

Answer 7

Joint pain

A limp

Apparent trauma

Question 8

Which childhood MSK disease is an important consideration in any child with a limp?

Answer 8

DDH

Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Question 9

What are some symptoms of respiratory disease in children?

Answer 9

“Cold” symptoms - sore throat, cough, wheeze, refusal to feed