Paeds Flashcards
What is the triad for HUS?
- AKI
- Microangiopathic Haemolytic anaemia
- thrombocytopenia
Dose of adrenaline for anaphylaxis in 6months - 6 years old?
150 mcg
What organism is associated with episodes of apnoea in babies whilst coughing?
Bordetella pertussis
What is Vesicoureteric reflux?
backflow of urine into the ureter and kidney
How does Vesicoureteric reflux present in kids?
frequent UTIs
Investigation for Vesicoureteric reflux
micturating cystourethrogram
What is the measurement for neonatal hypoglycemia?
less than 2.6
What is Ebsteins anomaly?
low insertion of the tricuspid valve resulting in a large atrium and small ventricle
What is included in the APGAR score?
Pulse
colour
irritability
Esp effort
tone
With what illness should you never examine the throat?
croup
management of meningitis for kids under 3 months
IV amox + IV cefotaxime
Management of meningitis for kids over 3 months
IV cefotaxime (or ceftriaxone)
What is a complication of Kawasakis disease?
Coronary artery aneurysm
What medication do you give in TGA?
Prostaglandins E1
Treatment for whooping cough
macrolide