Paeds infection Flashcards
1
Q
meningitis causative organisms in kids?
A
N. meningitidis,
S. pneumoniae,
Hib
2
Q
Meningitis abx
A
cefotaxime
3
Q
otitis organisms?
A
S. pneumoniae,
H. flu,
Moraxella Viruses
4
Q
otitis abx?
A
amoxycillin
5
Q
Shapes of cocci vs bacillli
A
cocci- round
Bacilli- rods
6
Q
Gram stain
A
stain all purple
decolourise with a solvent
positive retains the die
7
Q
Dehydration
A
- measured in % body weight
- loss more than 10% is clinically significance
