Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Typical 3 signs of LRTI
A
acute onset of
- Fever
- Cough
- Tachypnoea
2
Q
Associated signs of pneumonia
A
Crackles Indrawings Grunting Bronchial breathing Dull percussion
3
Q
Treatment pneumonia
A
oral amoxycillin x2 daily high dose - 80mg/kg/day for 3-5 days
Augmentin = B-lactamase producing H influenzae and staph aureus cover
neonates < 2 m AND immunocompromised = G- cover = amikacin or gentamycin
severe pneumonia/ danger signs = IVI ampicillin and gentamycin
atypical - macrolides (Azithromycin or erythromycin)
necrotising pneumonia = staph aureus = cloxacillin
