Paediatrics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the likeliest cause of RDS in prep babies?
A
Infection
2
Q
What causes RDS?
A
Lack of surfactant
3
Q
What stimulates the production of surfactant?
A
Steroids
4
Q
What is dextrocardia?
A
When the apex of the heart is located on the right side
5
Q
What are the common features of asthma? (3)
A
- One or more of a wheeze, cough, chest tightness or difficulty breathing
- Atopy
- Widespread wheeze on auscultation
6
Q
Which virus causes RSV?
A
Bronchiolitis
7
Q
Most common pneumonia in neonates
A
E.coli, Klebsiella and Staph aureus
8
Q
Most common pneumonia in infants
A
Strep pneumonia or chlamydia
9
Q
Most common pneumonia in school age children
A
Strep pneumonia, Staph aureus, Bordetella, Mycoplasma, legionella
10
Q
What is croup?
A
Viral Laryngotracheobronchitis
11
Q
What is the treatment for croup?
A
Oral steroids
