Paediatrics Flashcards
Which blood vessels does the PDA connect?
Pulmonary artery and descending aorta
What type of murmur do the following create:
- ASD
- VSD
- PDA
- Coarctation in aorta
- Midsystolic crescendo-decrescendo
- Loud pansystolic murmur
- Continuous machinery murmur
- Loud systolic murmur in left intraclavicular region
How can someone present with an ASD in later life?
Stroke - a clot from a DVT can bypass lungs
What are the 4 features of Tetralogy of Fallot?
What murmur does it present with?
What will you see on CXR?
Overiding aorta, VSD, pulmonary stenosis, RVH
Loud ejection systolic
Boot shaped heart
What cardiac arrhythmia is associated with Ebstein’s anomaly?
Wolff-Parkinson-White
What will you see on CXR with transposition of the great arteries?
Heart looks like an “egg on a string”
What is the medical management of heart failure in children? (4)
When should oxygen not be used?
What other management should you consider for a child presenting with heart failure and failure to thrive?
ACE-I (e.g. catopril), diuretics (e.g. furosemide), prostaglandins, inotropes (e.g. dobutamine)
Duct-dependent heart failure as can cause ducts to close
High calorie feeds
What is tested for on the newborn heel prick test?
Sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, congenital hypothyroidism, 5 metabolic disorders
What are you likely to see on neck x-ray with epiglottitis?
Thumbprinting
What are signs of respiratory distress? (8)
Raised respiratory rate Use of accessory muscles Intercostal and subcostal recession Nasal flaring Tracheal tug Head bobbing Cyanosis Abnormal airway sounds
What is the characteristic cough of croup?
What symptoms would suggest severe croup? (2)
When should croup usually resolve in mild cases?
Seal-like barking cough
Agitation, lethargy
48h
What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
- A (3)
- B (4)
- C (3)
A - stridor, hoarseness, swelling in larynx
B - tachypnoea, wheeze, cyanosis, low O2%
C - hypotension, pale, clammy
What is the NICE criteria for diagnosing bronchiolitis? (4)
1 to 3 day history of coryzal symptoms with :
Persistent cough AND
Either tachypnoea or chest recession AND
Either wheeze or crackles on auscultation
How long does it take for bronchiolitis to resolve?
2-3 weeks
What can happen with severe coughing fits in whooping cough? (3)
How long does it take for whooping cough to resolve?
What should you do after managing child?
Vomiting, apnoea, LOC
8 weeks
Notify Public Health
Which tests can you use to diagnose cystic fibrosis? (2)
What is the general management of CF? (4)
Sweat test, genetic testing
MDT :) chest physiotherapy, bronchodilators, prophylactic antibiotics, high calorie diet
What can you assess to determine dehydration in a child? (9)
Body weight - >4% is significant, >7% is severe Skin turgor Tears (present vs absent) Urine output Eyes (sunken vs not sunken) Anterior fontanelle (sunken vs not sunken) Mucuous membranes Blood pressure Heart rate
How do you cause a hyponatraemic dehydration?
Lose sodium and water at same rate with vomiting/diarrhoea
However, drink water to compensate without salts = hyponatraemic
How many stools and vomits put you at higher risk of dehydration in 24h?
> 5 stools
>2 vomits
What are the principles of management of gastroenteritis in children? (2)
How should you manage shock caused by gastroenteritis? (3)
Isolate child
Prevent dehydration e.g. ORS, continue to breastfeed
Fluid bolus (20ml/kg) Then maintenance fluids Monitor U&Es, glucose, weight daily
When does gastroenteritis tend to resolve?
Diarrhoea - 5-7 days, resolves completely in 2 weeks
Vomiting - 1-2 days, resolves completely by 3 days
What are the complications of gastroenteritis? (4)
Lactose intolerance
IBS
GBS
HUS
What are the complications of GORD in children? (4)
Failure to thrive
Oesophagitis
Recurrent pulmonary aspiration
Sandifer syndrome - severe arching of spine, dystonic neck posturing