Common clinical problems (week 2) Flashcards
Which common vaccins are live attenuated ?
Measles
mumps
rubella
What is the concept of herd immunity?
Those who arent vaccinated are protected since everyone else is vaccinated
What does Croup actually mean?
Larygnotracheobronchilitis
What is bronchiolitis?
Acute inflammation of the bronchiols
usually viral
What are the concerning features of UTI in kids?
Frequent infections
Non-E.coli
FHx of renal disease
Poor growth
poor urinary outflow
What is meconium?
A babies first poo
What is a red flag for constipation in kiddies?
passage of meconium delayed passed 24 hrs
What are the red flags for headaches in kids?
Headache on walking
Worse with coughing
associated vomiting
Visual disturbance
gait disturbance
What are the red flags for heart murmurs in kids?
Any diastolic
Loud
Harsh
Thrill
radiate widly
associated with systemic illness