Paeds: Key Points

Question 1

_____ is the commonest systemic vasculitis in children.

Answer 1

HSP is the commonest systemic vasculitis in children.

Question 2

Children with HSP are at risk of ____________.

Answer 2

Children with HSP are at risk of intussusception.

Question 3

_______________may occur up to 12 months after presentation of HSP.

Answer 3

Renal complications may occur up to 12 months after presentation of HSP

Question 4

In HSP, ____________ may be used in those with severe abdominal or joint pain, to reduce the duration of pain.

Answer 4

In HSP, steroids may be used in those with severe abdominal or joint pain, to reduce the duration of pain.

Question 5

The commonest cause of congenital stridor is ___________.

Answer 5

The commonest cause of congenital stridor is laryngomalacia.

Question 6

Laryngomalacia can be exacerbated by __________________.

Answer 6

Laryngomalacia can be exacerbated by intercurrent respiratory infections.

Question 7

Stridor occurs due to ____________________.

Answer 7

Stridor occurs due to upper airway obstruction.

Question 8

The upper airway of a child with stridor should not be examined as this may precipitate ____________.

Answer 8

The upper airway of a child with stridor should not be examined as this may precipitate total obstruction.

Question 9

________________ is the commonest cause of acute stridor.

Answer 9

Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup) is the commonest cause of acute stridor.