Exam 3 - Respiratory Flashcards
What is the most common etiology of Croup?
Parainfluenza
What are some common signs/symptoms of Croup?
- Barking cough
- Hoarsness
- Stridor
While Croup is typically diagnosed clinically, what can be seen on x-ray?
Steeple signs
What would classify mild croup and how do you treat?
No stridor at rest
Supportive care, cool mist, +/- steroid
What would classify moderate croup and how do you treat?
Stridor and some retractions
Corticosteroids, nebulized racemic epinephrine with observation for 3-4 hours after treatment
What would classify severe croup and how do you treat?
Stridor, retractions, agitation
ER for airway support/admission
Mother brings in her child with the following symptoms:
- Sudden onset high fever and sore throat
- Dysphagia, drooling, distress
- Muffled or “hot potato” voice
What is your clinical diagnosis?
Epiglottitis
What is the 3 D’s triad of epiglottitis?
Dysphagia, drooling, distress
While epiglottitis is typically diagnosed clinically, how can you obtain a definitive diagnosis?
What will be seen on lateral neck x-ray?
Direct laryngoscopy for definitive diagnosis
“Thumb sign” is classic for epiglottitis
What is the treatment for epiglottitis?
EMERGENT
- Consult airway specialist for airway management
- 3rd generation cephalosporin (ceftriaxone)
Mother brings in her 3 year old son due to an abrupt onset of cough, choking, and wheezing. You also note that patient appears mildly cyanotic. Patient was previously healthy prior to onset of symptoms. What is your clinical suspicion?
Foreign body aspiration
When would you perform a rigid bronchoscopy?
If no foreign body identified on CXR, but clinical suspicious is high
Both diagnostic and curative
What are signs and symptoms of tracheomalacia?
- Recurrent harsh, barking cough or stridor typically during expiration
- Worse with respiratory infections and agitation
What is the treatment for tracheomalacia?
- Most spontaneously improve within 6-12 months
- CPAP if severe
What is the classic triad of symptoms associated with Pertussis?
- Paroxysms of cough
- Inspiratory whoop
- Post-tussive emesis
What is the gold standard for diagnosis of Pertussis?
What other test can confirm the diagnosis?
Nasal culture
PCR from nasopharyngeal swab
What is the treatment for Pertussis?
- Supportive care
- Antibiotics (macrolides or Bactrim)
- Hospitalization if complications
- Post-exposure prophylaxis for close contacts and exposed individuals at high risk
What is the most common viral etiology of Bronchiolitis?
RSV
What is a lower respiratory tract infection affecting the small airways in children < 2 yo?
Bronchiolitis
What is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants and young children?
Bronchiolitis
During the fall, a 1 year old child is brought to the clinic with low grade fever, cough, tachypnea, retractions, and wheezing. Mother reports that the patient was experiencing URI symptoms for 1-3 days before the development of his current symptoms. What is your likely diagnosis?
Bronchiolitis
What is treatment for non-severe bronchiolitis?
- Hydration
- Nasal suctioning
- 1-2 day follow-up
What is treatment for moderate-severe bronchiolitis?
- Hospitalization
- Trial of albuterol
- Fluid maintenance, nasal suctioning, respiratory support
What are signs/symptoms associated with RSV?
Similar to bronchiolitis, but may have pneumonia or apnea
How is RSV diagnosed?
Clinically
PCR only if results alter treatment
What populations would possibly receive RSV prophylaxis (palivizumab)?
High risk children < 2 yo
- Bronchopulmonary displasia
- Congenital heart disease