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What is stomatitis?

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A broad term referring to inflammatory lesions of the oral mucosa of varied etiologies.

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What are infections of the mouth?

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  1. HSV
  2. Coxsackle
  3. Oral Candidiasis
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What other conditions can cause stomatitis?

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Kwashirkor
chemotherapy
autoimmune disease
Steven-Johnson's syndrome
Certain immune deficiencies
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How is stomatitis treated?

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Fluids
Magic mouthwash
Morphine
Ibuprofen
IV hydration
HSV acyclovir within 48 hours
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What is another way to administer APAP and Ibuprofen if it can not be given orally?

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  1. Rectally
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What are the common infectious agents responsible for peritonsillar abscesses?

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  1. Streptococcal
  2. Staph Aureus
  3. Anaerobes
  4. Haemophilus
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What are local symptoms of peritonsillar abscess?

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  1. Sore throat, dysphagia, odynophagia, drooling.
  2. Extensive swelling in tonsillar bed
  3. edema and medial deviation of the soft palate
  4. Unilateral cervical lyphadenitis
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What is classic triad of symptoms?

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  1. Trismus reflex spasm of the medial pterygoid the most reliable indicator of PTA
  2. Uvular deviation due to edema and medial deviation of the soft palate
  3. Dysphonia (hot potato voice) due to vagus nerve involvement causing failure to elevate the soft palate.
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How is peritonsillar abscess managed?

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  1. Not yet drainable or pre-abscess cellulitis treat with ampicillin/sulbactam if improving transition to amoxicillin/clauvulinate
    Clindamycin- 2nd line
    Steroids if airway is obstructed
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How is peritonsillar abscess confirmed?

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Collection of pus at time of drainage

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What are complications of peritonsillar abscess?

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  1. PNA
  2. Airway obstruction
  3. Retropharyngeal abscess
  4. Sepsis
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What are some differential diagnosis for peritonsillar abscess?

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Epiglottis

Retro

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What should the clinician do if the peritonsillar abscess is drainable?

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  1. ENT consult for I and D
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What is the study of choice for peritonsillar abscess diagnosis?

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CT with contrast

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What is epiglottitis?

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Epiglottitis (or “supraglottitis”) is an inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent supraglottic structures

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What causes epiglottitis?

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majority of cases are caused by bacterial infection; however, several viral and fungal pathogens

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What bacteria cause epiglottitis?

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Strep

Staph. Aureus

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Symptoms of epiglottitis?

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Rapid onset
high fever
sore throat
resp distress
tripod position
hot potato voice
stridor
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How do you assess a child for epiglottitis?

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  1. Leave child sitting in comfortable position
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How is epiglottitis diagnosed

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Thumbprint on a lateral neck x ray

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How is epiglottitis managed?

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Pediatric ENT or anesthesiologist

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Which vaccine dramatically reduced the incidence of epiglottitis?

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HIB vaccine

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What is a retropharyngeal abscess?

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Retropharyngeal abscesses occur in the retropharyngeal space, which extends from the base of the skull to the posterior mediastinum.

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Infections are often polymicrobial and may include

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Aerobes
Staphylococcus aureus 
Streptococcus pyogenes
Anaerobes 
Bacteroides 
Fusobacteria
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What are symptoms of retropharyngeal abscess?
``` Difficulty swallowing Pain swallowing Drooling Difficulty moving neck don't want to look up change in voice quality ```
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How is retropharyngeal abscess diagnosed?
1. an exam on a child with inability to look up and imaging lateral neck x ray. 2. CT with contrast- when going to OR 3. MRI is possible
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How is retropharyngeal abscess managed?
1. Ampicillin/Sulbactam and transition to Augmentin 2. Clindamycin If no response Vanc or Linezolid
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What are complications of retropharyngeal abscesses?
1. Mediastinitis 2. Internal jugular vein thrombosis 3. Carotid artery rupture 4. Airway obstruction 5. Septicemia 6. Epidural abscess or diskitis
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What are differential diagnosis for retropharyngeal abscess?
Epiglottitis: Peritonsillar abscess Parapharyngeal abscess or prevertebral space infection Meningitis
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When are steroids indicated in retropharyngeal abscess?
Airway obstruction
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What is croup?
1. A viral infection of the larynx
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What ages does croup affect children?
3 months to 3 years
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what causes croup
``` Parainfluenza virus Mycoplasma pneumoniae Staphylococcus aureus Haemophilus influenzae Streptococcus pneumonia Moraxella catarrhalis ```
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what symptoms do children with croup present with?
``` Fever barking cough hoarseness difficulty swolling drooling throat pain stridor ```
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What is the westley croup score?
croup rating scale
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What causes stridor?
Narrowing of the upper airway
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What is the test of choice for diagnosing croup?
X ray, looks like a church steeple
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How is croup treated?
1. Humidity 2. cold air 3. Dexamethasone has longer half life can give 1 dose of dexamethasone as opposed to 3 doses of prednisone 4. Racemic epinephrine in the ER, monitor for rebound, short acting 1 hour
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When are children with croup discharged for the ER
1. When they no longer have stridor and can breath
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What is pediatric community acquired pneumonia?
Infection of the lower airway in children
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What is the etiology of most community acquired pna.
1. Most CAP is viral
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What is most likely to cause CAP in children
``` <3 months of age strep pneumo chlamydia trach GBS E. Coli S. Aureus ```
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What are the causes of CAP in infants and children?
1. Strep pneum H. flu S. Areus Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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What are special circumstances that can cause | CAP in children?
1. TB 2. Pseudomonas species 3. Legionella 4. Fungal 5. Coxiella, C psittaci, parasites
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Neonates with CAP will have what kinds of symptoms?
1. Fever lethargy apnea
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How do infants and children present with CAP?
1. Tachypnea, fever, cough, abdominal pain. | 2. Minimal URI symptoms
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What is seen on assessment of a child with CAP?
1. Rales 2. Dullness to percussion 3. Decreased aeration 4. Wheezes more common in viral
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Should labs, x ray and viral swabbing of the nose be done?
No
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When is a C X ray indicated for children with CAP
if the child is hospitalized to distinguish between viral and bacterial
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What percentage of infants with a fever have a UTI?
1. 7% of infants with fever will have a UTI
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What is the most likely causative agent of a UTI?
``` 1. E. Coli most common Klebsiella Proteus Enterococcus faecalis Staphylococcus saprophyticus Group B streptococcus (neonates) Pseudomonas Fungal (especially with instrumentation): Candida spp Asperigillus spp Cryptococcus neoformans Viral: adenovirus and other viruses (seen in cystitis with gross hematuria) ```
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Risk factors UTI in children
1. Constipation 2. reflux 3. Neurogenic bladder 4. young children <1 month < 1 year common 5. female after 3 months of age 6. children <3 months of age, bacterial, males slightly more higher in early infancy 7. Sexual activity
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What is the ascending UTI?
Uro-pathogens (most commonly fecal flora) colonize peri-urethral area → ascend to bladder via urethra. If pathogen reaches kidney via ureter → pyelonephritis or upper UTI

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