Misc Flashcards
X ray findings in scurvy
Sub periosteal haemorrhages in long bones
X ray findings in osteopetrosis
Osteogenic (dense) bony lesions
X ray findings in dietary rickets
Widening of the space between the epiphysis and metaphysis and cupping, irregularity and a ragged flaring metaphyseal surface (cupping, splaying and fraying)
Breastfeeding is protective against the development of certain allergies compared to formula T/F
T
However no evidence shown supporting it’s exclusive use past 6 months
If breast feeding is not possible in a family with a strong hx of atopic dermatitis evidence supports the use of hydrolysed cows milk T/F
True
Incomplete fusion of the choroid fissure in the first trimester can lead to what
Coloboma - defective development of the eye in the embryo stage, can be a defect of the iris, retina, optic nerve or eye lid
By how much is successful breast feeding reduced in those who have breast augmentation?
25%
Which is more concerning for child abuse in an infant: a parietal crack fracture or a depressed occipital skull fracture?
Depressed occipital skull fracture - indicated significant force.
Note: accidental fractures tend to be singular and in the parietal region
Cranial bruit may be heard in a patient with Vein of Galen malformation T/F
T - although cranial bruit is not pathognomonic of AVM (may be head in 15% of well children)
Muscle biopsy showing fibrofatty replacement of muscle fibres what disease?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A smaller proportional degree of force is required to fracture a child’s ribs than an adults T/F
F - adults ribs are more brittle than children’s
Note: due to this children can also have significant lung injury without rib fractures
When in a shockable rhythm hypothermia can lead to it being refractory to defibrillation T/F
True - should limit to three shocks at temperatures below 30
Any change in administering of drugs in a patient 30-35 degrees during a resus?
Interval between drug doses should be doubled (eg adrenaline every 8 minutes instead of every 4)
Note: 32 degrees is the temp a pt should be warmed to before stopping resus. Below 30 degrees resuscitations drugs are CI
Calc for an uncuffed and cuffed ETT
Uncuffed: internal diameter - (Age/4) + 4
Cuffed: internal diameter - (Age/4) + 3.5
How much is the risk of SIDS increased by sleeping prone?
6x
Which is a more common cause of familial hypophosphataemic rickets X linked or AD
X link is 80% - note this is X link AD so affects males and females
AD is 20%
MMR is safe to give to patients with a hx of anaphylaxis to eggs - T/F
True - it is grown on chick cells, not the egg white or yolk
Bone pain after alcohol consumption is a rare but characteristic manifestation of what disease?
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Which vaccine is given via intradermal route?
BCG
Presentation of Vitamins K def vs Vit C
Vit K - impaired coag (easy bruising, mucosal bleeding), no hair changes
Vit C - Petechiae, bruising, gingivitis, impaired wound healing. Also joint pain and swelling (due to haemarthosis), lethargy and curly hair, perifollicular haemorrhages and hyperkeratosis
Presentation of Vit A def?
Night blindness and complete blindness
Note: can have bitot spots on exam (hyper pigmented conjunctival plaques)
Presentation of Cu def?
Fragile and abnormally formed hair Skin depigmentation Hepatosplenomegaly Osteoporosis Neurological and MSK disturbances
Breath holding spellings in children are assoc with what nutritional deficiency?
Fe
Phytomenadione is AKA
Vit K
Precursor of prostagladins? What enzyme?
Arachidonic acid
Cyclooxygenase
What inhibits prostagladin synthesis?
Aspirin
Glucocorticoids
Lipoxygenase are involved in the synthesis of?
Leukotrienes
In mechanical ventilation what should tidal volumes be targeted?
4-6ml/kg
Induration at the site of BCG vaccine is seen in 50% of children with what disease?
Kawasaki
The use of pillows increased the risk of SIDS by how much?
x2.5
According to APLS at what blood sugar level is an IV glucose bolus indicated?
< 2.6mmol/l (< 44g/dl)
Features of zn deficiency?
Chronic diarrhoea
Perianal and perioral rash
Reddish hair and alopecia
Ocular changes ( blepharitis, conjunctivitis, photophobia and corneal dystrophy)
Can also have associated candida infections
According to NICE guidelines below what level of 25OH vit D should supplementation be given?
Less than 25nmol/L
Note: 25 - 50 can advise nutrition and lifestyle
What treatment for Kawasaki disease has been shown to decrease the prevalence of coronary artery abnormalities?
IV IG
Note: aspirin is used in the tx but does not seem to have any effect on coronary artery abnormalities.
What is the treatment of Wilson’s disease?
Penicillamine (Cu binder) + vit B6 (to avoid neuropathy) + low Cu diet (avoid excessive chocolate, shellfish and liver)
Baseline urinary Cu and blood ceruloplasmin are the best ways to diagnosis Wilson’s disease T/F
F- overall diagnosis is challenging, baseline Cu is unreliable with low sensitivity and specificity.
Do check blood ceruloplasmin, can also do a pencillamine challenge ( if + will show raised urinary Cu > 25umol/24 hour after penicillamine) and raised hepatic Cu on biopsy. Note: serum Cu levels are not helpful.
It is rare for patient’s with Wilsons disease to present with neuro/psych symptoms. T/F
F - 50% will have these symptoms at presentation
In patients with rickets when do features of hypoCa usually present?
In adolescents (ie not seen in younger children with rickets)
Note: other features craniotabes (softening of the skull with delayed fontanelle closure), rachitic rosary, bowed legs (in weight bearing children) delayed dentition.