Gastroenteritis G Flashcards
1
Q
gastroenteritis
A
viral infection causing GI upset
2
Q
signs
A
vomiting
diarrhoea
patient can seem well
refused food/drink intake
3
Q
what is a risk with children when vomiting and having diarrhoea
A
dehydration
4
Q
signs of dehydration
A
appears to be unwell or deteriorating decreased urine output skin colour unchanged warm extremities altered responsiveness
5
Q
what can happen if dehydration is not treated
A
shock
6
Q
management of gastroenteritis
A
self-limiting
7
Q
management of dehydration
A
low osmolarity oral hydration
continue normal fluids
8
Q
when would you do stool culture
A
blood in stool
child is immunocompromised
recent travel
diarrhoea hasn’t resolved in 7 days
9
Q
signs differentiating between early and late shock
A
early: tachycardia tachypnoea pale reduced urine output
late: hypotension bradycardia blue absent urine
