Acute child Flashcards
Who has a large head and prominent occiput?
Infants
Do infants have a high or low anterior larynx/floppy epiglottis?
High
What do the majority of infants present with?
Bronchiolitis/URTI/Croup
What is bronchiolitis and what is the treatment?
Acute inflammatory injury of the bronchioles
Supportive treatment
Is bronchiolitis viral or bacterial?
Viral
What is croup and what is the treatment?
Larygnotracheobronchitis
Steroid treatment
What sign might you see on the x-ray of a child with croup?
Steeple sign
Is croup viral or bacterial?
Viral
Is encephalitis commonly bacterial or viral?
Viral
What information should you include in a referral letter?
General health including growth, weight and height with centiles and development
Relevant social info e.g. if child is on CP register
Parental concern
Impact on school
A child presents and is obese and of short stature. What cause should you consider?
ENDOCRINE
What are some UTI red flags in kids?
Younger children Frequent infections Non-E.coli infections FHx renal disease Poor growth/general health Poor urinary flow in infant Voiding problems/constipation Spinal abnormality Raised BP Renal tract abnormalities onantenatal scan Abdominal mass
What is the commonest cause of UTI in children?
E.coli
What is the definition of constipation?
Pain, difficulty or delay in defaecation
What is the definition of soiling?
Escape of stool into underclothing
