Children Are Not Small Adults Flashcards
1
Q
Which physiological differences exist in children and what does it mean?
A
- Surface area > volume
- % water content
- Metabolic reserves
- They more easily get: cold, dehydrated and hypoglycaemic
- Faster pulse and respiratory rate
- Lower blood pressure: maintained until very shocked
2
Q
Describe the features of ketotic hypoglycaemia
A
- 6-7am hypoglycaemia
- 1-2 yr old
- Skinny
- Intercurrent illness
3
Q
Name some chronic conditions that have childhood onset
A
- Asthma
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Cystic fibrosis
- Gastroschisis
- Hirschsprungs disease
- Spina bifida
4
Q
What are the reasons for the reduction in infant mortality?
A
- Obstetric care
- Better housing
- Better nutrition
- Immunisations
5
Q
Name the common acute medical problems in RACH?
A
- Acute LRTI
- Asthma
- Bronchoilitis
- Croup
- Febrile convulsions
- Fever ?cause
- Gastroenteritis
- URTI
- Vomiting
- Wheeze
