Acutely Ill Child Flashcards by Rose Leckie | Brainscape

Q

what device should be used when intubating babies?

A

a straight bladed laryngoscope

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Q

what is laryngomalacia?

A

soft larynx

seen in children

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Q

how does laryngomalacia present?

A

stridor in their sleep

this is normal

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Q

what type of haemoglobin is present at birth?

A

HbF

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Q

what is bronchiolitis?

A

acute inflammatory injury of the bronchioles

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what is the main cause of bronchiolitis?

A

RSV

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Q

how is bronchiolitis managed?

A

supportive care

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Q

what is another name for croup?

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

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how does croup present?

A

stridor

barking cough

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Q

what is seen on x ray in croup?

A

steeple sign

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