Fever + Vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
What is a characterisation system for fever + vomiting in neonates?
A
Bilious vs non-bilious
2
Q
What does bilious vomit imply? What are some causes?
A
Obstruction
- Malrotation and volvulus
- Duodenal atresia
- Necrotising enterocolitis
- Hirshsprung
- Inguinal hernia
If there is a change from non-bilious to bilious then think - intussusception
3
Q
What are some causes of non-bilious vomiting?
A
GI - Gastroenteritis, UTI, meningitis, - Pyloric stenosis - Reflux Non-GI - Metabolic disease - Raised ICP
4
Q
What is a characterisation system for fever + vomiting in children?
A
GI - Acute - Chronic Non-GI - Other infection - Acute - Chronic
