Buzzwords and Key Facts Flashcards
“Egg-on-side appearance”
Transposition of the great arteries
Fluid level behind the drum/ retracted drum/ dull colour.
Otitis media with effusion (glue ear)
Heel prick (Guthrie test) is the investigation of choice for which congenital condition
Hypothyroidism
Setting sun sign
Raised ICP
Edward’s syndrome chromosome
Chromosome 18
Patau syndrome chromosome
Chromosome 13
Down’s syndrome chromosome
Chromosome 21
HYPERACTIVE, INATTENTIVE, IMPULSIVE
ADHD
What vaccination do you give after 1 year and before 1 year
DTaP
Diagnostic blood test in toddlers with hypovolaemic shock and a non-blanching purpuric rash
Meningococcal PCR
What should be carried out before lumbar puncture
Clotting screen
<1yr old unwell with mild fever, cough, reduced oral intake, noisy breathing, resp distress, good air entry but high pitched rhonchi and fine crepitations on auscultation
Bronchiolitis
Why is tetracycline not used in children?
Can cause permanent discolouration of teeth and possible dental hypoplasia
2-day-old infant with non-projectile bilious vomit - diagnosis and investigation?
Volvulus- AXR
4-day-old infant with projectile vomiting and associated constipation, eager to feed - diagnosis and investigation?
Pyloric stenosis- Ultrasound