Paediatrics Flashcards
Name the 3 foetal shunts
Ductus venosus –> Ligamentum venosum
Ductus arteriosus –> Ligamentum arteriosus
Foramen ovale –> Fossa ovalis
Name 5 features of an innocent murmur
Soft
Systolic
L Sternal edge
Silent
Asx
What are the required imaging investigations for a murmur
ECG
CXR
Echo
Differentials for an ejection systolic murmur
Aortic stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis
Differentials for a pansystolic murmur
Mitral regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation
VSD
What is the murmur of PDA and what is it associated with
Continuous machinery like murmur - beneath left clavicle
Prematurity
Maternal rubella
What is eissenmenger syndrome
Transformation of L–>R shunt to R–>L shunt due to increase in pulmonary pressure
What are the signs and symptoms of heart failure
SOB - On feeding and exertion
FTT
Sweating
Poor feeding
Recurrent infections
Poor weight gain
Cool peripheries
Hepatomegaly
What are patients with a VSD at risk of
Infective endocarditis - Abx provided during surgical procedures
What condition is associated with co-arctation of the aorta
Turners
What murmur is associated with co-arctation
Systolic murmur - radiation to the back below the left scapula
What are the key features of eissenmenger sydnrome on presentation
Cyanosis
Plethoric complexion - polycythaemia
Increased risk of VTE
SOB
Clubbing
Name 4 RF for TOF
Diabetic mother
Alcohol consumption in pregnancy
Increased maternal age
Rubella infection
Downs syndrome
Name 3 triggers for tet spells in ToF and why these occur
Temporary worsening of R–>L shunt due to an increase in pulmonary resistance or decreased systemic resistance
Crying
Exercise
Breastfeeding
Mx - squatting
What is ebsteins anomaly
The tricuspid valve is lower set - a larger atrium and smaller ventricle
L –> R shunt - cyanotic
What is ebsteins anomaly associated with
Lithium use
Wolf parkisnons white
What is rheumatic fever
AI - Type 2 hypersensitivity to previous infection with Strep pyogenes - typically Pharyngitis
Occurs 2-4 weeks post-infection
What is the criteria for diagnosing rheumatic fever
Evidence of recent strp infection
- Hx scarlet feer
- Positive throat swab growing GABHS
- Rising anti-streptolysin O titres
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2 major or 1 major + 2 minor criteria
Outline the major jones criteria for rheumatic fever
JONES
J - Migratory polyarhtiritis
O - Myocarditis
N - SC nodules - Firm mobile painless lesions
E - Erythema marginatum
Red rash with diffuse clear centre
S - Sydenhams chorea
Outline the minor criteria of rheumatic fever
C - CRP / ESR
A - Arthralgia
F - Fever
E - Elongated PR
What is the management of rheumatic fever
Clear GABHS
- IV BenPen
- 10 d ay course of Pen V
Analgesia
- NSAIDs
What valve defects are assosciated with Rheumatic fever
Mitral stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
What are the clinical features of Tonsillitis
Sore throat
Pain on swallowing
Red, Inflammed and enlarged tonsills
Fever
Lymphadenopathy
Referred ear pain
What are the clinical features of a Quinsy
Trismus - unable to open mouth
Uvula deviation
Voice changes - Hot potato