intro

Question 1

what areas are different in children than in adults ?

Answer 1

physical
physiological
psychological
pathologies

Question 2

what ways are children physiologically different than adults ?

Answer 2

surface area - cold
%water content - dehydration
metabolic reserves - hypoglycaemic
faster pulse and resp rate
lower blood pressure

Question 3

what are child conditions not seen in adults ?

Answer 3

abdo migraine
bronchiolitis
croup
enuresis
febrile convulsions 
etc

Question 4

what are chronic conditions with child onset ?

Answer 4

asthma
autism
cerebral palsy
CF
gastroschisis
hirschsprungs
spina bifida

Question 5

what are the reasons for reduced infant mortality ?

Answer 5

obstetric care
better housing
better nutrition
immunisations
abx

Question 6

what are some diseases that can be immunised against ?

Answer 6

measles
diphtheria
polio
rotavirus

Question 7

what are features of a typical paediatric acute admission ?

Answer 7

<2 years old
respiratory
increasing referrals
mostly watchful waiting

Question 8

what are some adult conditions which may be indicated in children ?

Answer 8

child BMI - coronary artery disease
birth weight - impaired glucose tolerance
education - dementia resilience
asthma - COPD