Diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
Acute gastroenteritis
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3 or more watery stools passed within 24 hours lasting typically 1 week but less than 2 weeks
2
Q
Aetiology
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Rotavirus, norovirus, adenovirus
Campylobacter, ecoli, vibrio cholera
Protozoa
Helminths
3
Q
Clinical presentation
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Fever Vomiting Diarrhea Reduced skin turgor Tachycardia Dry mucosa
4
Q
Diff dx
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Increased ICP Sepsis UTI Appendicitis DKA
5
Q
Approach to diarrhea
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History Examination Assess degree of dehydration Investigations (glucose, FBC, U+E, stool culture, urinanalysis) Treat dehydration Treat underlying cause
