LRTI in children Flashcards

1
Q

What is tracheitis

A

Uncommon
Croup which doesnt get better
Fever, sick child
Staph/strep infection

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2
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What is the treatment for Tracheitis

A

Augmentin

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3
Q

What is bronchitis

A

Common, self limiting
Endobrochial infection
Rattley cough w URTI
Glut
No wheeze

GREN C

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4
Q

What is the mechanism Of bacterial bronchitis

A

Disturbed mucociliary clearance
Bacterial infection/overgrowth is secondary
Lasts 4 weeks

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5
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What is bronchiolitis

A

Affects 30-40% of all infants
One-off
Nasal stuffiness
tachypnoea
Poor feeding
Crackles +/- wheeze

CANOTP

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6
Q

What is the management for bronchiolitis

A

Maximal Observation
Minimal intervention
Medications don’t work

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7
Q

what are the investigations for bronchilitis

A

Nasopharyngeal aspirin
Oxygen saturations

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8
Q

What is pneumonia

A
  • 48 hrs, fever (> 38.5)
  • SOB
  • Cough
  • Grunting
  • Wheeze= likely viral
  • Reduced or bronchial breath sounds
  • Crepitations
  • Virus+ commensal bacteria
  • Mild= nothing
  • 2 days fever, cough + focal signs

FS CBG VC

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9
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What is the managment for pneumonia

A

Nothing if mild symptoms
First line- Oral amoxycillin
Second line- Oral macrolide
IV if vomiting

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10
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What is pertussis

A

Common
Whooping cough
Vomiting & colour change

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11
Q

What is empyaema

A

Complication of pneumonia
Infection in pleural space
Chest pain + unwell

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12
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What is the management of empyaema

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Antibiotics +/- drainage

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13
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Summary of to treat or not to treat

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