Paeds Flashcards
Risk factors for meconium aspiration syndrome
post-term
maternal HTN
maternal PE
chorioamnionitis
smoking
substance abuse
Is trimethoprim safe during breastfeeding?
Yes
Trimethoprim passes into breast milk in small amounts and is unlikely to cause SE in your baby.
Over long time it may affect your babyβs folic acid levels. If you need to take trimethoprim for longer than a few weeks, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Name innocent murmurs found in childhood
Ejection murmurs (turbulent BF at the outflow tract of the heart)
venous hums (due to turbulent BF in the great veins returning to the heart; continuous blowing noise heard just below the clavicles)
Stillβs murmur (low-pitched sound heard at the lower left sternal edge)
peak incidence of ALL
2-5 yo
Cyanotic congenital heart disease - when is it TGA and when TOF?
presenting inβ¦
first days of life -> TGA
at 1-2 months -> TOF
What type of medication is dosulepin?
TCA
Which TCAs are more and which ones are less sedative?
More:
- amitriptyline
- clomipramine
- dosulepine
- trazodone (tricyclic related antidepressant)
Less:
- imipramine
- lofepramine
- nortriptyline
causes of increased nuchal translucency?
Downβs syndrome
congenital heart defects
abdominal wall defects
features of foetal alcohol syndrome
flat philtrum
microcephaly
underdeveloped jaw
short palpebral fissure
thin vermillion border/hypoplastic (thin)upper lip
learning difficulties
cardiac malformations
epicanthic folds
growth retardation
when is CVS performed? When is amniocentesisi performed?
CVS: 11w - 13+6
Amnio: 15w +
Features of Edward syndrome
trisomy 18 (second most common autosomal trisomy)
- micrognathia
- low-set ears
- rocker bottom feet
- overlapping of fingers
- heart/lung abnormalities
Mx of meconium aspiraton syndrome
Born @ term with MSAF, clinically well, no hx of GBS -> observations, routine care, no abx needed
Born through MSAF + RFs + tachypnoea in the delivery room
-> can be mild, moderate or severe (latter 2 should be managed in tertiary care)
-> will include observation, monitoring sats, blood gases, FBC, CRP, blood cultures
- if needed abx
mild MAS mx
= <40% oxygen for 48h
monitor blood gas and sats
monitor FBC and CRP, blood culture
nutritional support
abx only if RFs present
does not need to be in tertiary care centre
moderate MAS mx
manage in tertiary care centre
= >40% oxygen for > 48h
CPAP
monitor ABG, dual O2 sats
FBC, CRP, blood culture
IV fluids
abx (IV ampicillin and gentamicin)
vent support if O2 requirement >60%
severe MAS mx
= need for assisted ventilaion
manage in tertiary care centre
PPHN +/-
monitor ABG, BP, dual o2 sat
FBC, CRP, blood culture
cardiac echo
work up for sepsis
start abx
nutritional support
inhaled NO for PPHN
What is PPHN?
persistent pulmonary HTN of newborn
Which abx would you give in MAS?
IV ampicillin AND gentamicin
Form or resp support in MAS
O2 therapy and non-invasive ventilation (e.g. CPAP) may be used in more severe cases
boluses of surfactant and inotropes given in moderate cases
Timing of onset of IgE and non-IgE cowβs milk protein allergy
IgE: within minutes (up to 2h) of ingestion
Non-IgE: 2-72h of ingestion
how common is cowβs milk protein allergy
affects 5-15% infants
Mx of cowβs milk protein allergy
breastfeeding: mum should avoid cowβs milk products (note it takes 2-3 weeks to eliminate cowβs milk from breastmilk)
formula: switch to hypoallergenic formula
consider calcium + vit D supplementation
how long does it take to eliminate cowβs milk from breastmilk?
2-3w
When should you refer a child with cows milk protein allergy to A&E?
if CVS / respiratory signs are present
anaphylaxis
Where should you refer children with CMA?
allergy testing and paediatric dietician (if IgE mediated is suspected or if non-IgE is severe)