Febrile Child Flashcards
1
Q
when is a GI fever prolongued
A
10 days
2
Q
when is fever in Glandular fever prolongued
A
after 3 weeks
3
Q
what causes croup
A
parainfluenza virus
4
Q
manage croup with
A
steroids
adrenaline
5
Q
what is the main complication of croup
A
airway obstruction
6
Q
what is the main cause of acute epiglottitis
A
HiB
7
Q
what is the main symptom which differentiates between acute epiglottitis and croup
A
epiglottitis has drooling
8
Q
manage acute epiglottitis
A
protect airway
broad spec abx
steroids/ adrenaline
