Paediatric infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is the complication with the coronoary vessels seen in Kawaski disease? and how is it screened for?
A
Coronary artery aneurysm
Echocardiogram
2
Q
What is the most common cause of D&V in children?
A
Rotavirus
G1 subdivision
3
Q
If a child is dehydrated and not clinically shocked from an G.I infection, how should they be managed?
A
50ml/kg Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) over 4 hours
4
Q
When is the H. Influenza vaccines given?
A
2,3,4 and 12 months
5
Q
How long does croup last for?
A
worse in the first few days and usually lasts a week with cough persisting for a bit longer.
- can be worse at night
