Acute Paediatric Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Why do children have higher respiratory rates and heart rates?
A
They have smaller tidal volumes and stroke volumes
2
Q
What is croup?
A
Inflammation of the upper airways
3
Q
What is the most common cause of croup?
A
Parainfluenza
4
Q
What is the main cause of bronchiolitis?
A
RSV
5
Q
When does bronchiolitis tend to worsen?
A
Days 3-4, then will get better
6
Q
What effect can breastfeeding have on bronchiolitis risk?
A
Can be protective
7
Q
What is vital to assess if a patient has been vomiting?
A
Hydration status
8
Q
What drug can be helpful for gastroenteritis?
A
One of dose of ondansetron
9
Q
What is the most common cause of intrinsic AKI in children?
A
HUS
10
Q
What causes HUS?
A
E coli 0157 infection
11
Q
When is reflux classified as GORD in infants?
A
When reflux causes faltering growth or significantt distress
