Paeds revision Flashcards
what can cause physiological jaundice
Increased RBC breakdown:
- Increased RBC in uterus to increase oxygen delivery to fetus
- RBC no longer needed so breaks down
Immature liver
causes of pathological jaundice (if <24 hours - always pathological)
Haemolytic disease:
- ABO incompatibility
- Rhesus disease of newborn
- G6PD deficiency
- Spherycytosis
how can ABO incompatibility cause jaundice
Mom is O and fetus is A,B, or AB
Blood type A,B, or AB all carry antigens not present in O
Unlike antibodies formed against Rh factor, these antibodies are IgM and do not cross the placenta
Infant is not born anemic, as in Rh sensitized infant
Blood and antibodies are exchanged during delivery of placenta
Destruction of RBCs may occur after delivery for up to 2 weeks of age
Less severe
4 causes of prolonged jaundice (>14 days)
Jaundice >14 days
- Infection
- Metabolic: Hypothyroid, hypopituitarism, galactosaemia
- Breast milk jaundice (resolves by 1.5-4 months)
- Biliary atresia
what does a diabetic mother increase the risk of
neonatal jaundice
when can a transcutaneous bilirinometer be used
in neonates >35 weeks gestation and >24 hours old
if level under 250umol/L and not had treatment
investigations for neonatal jaundice
- serum bilirubin
- total and conjugated bilirubin
- Blood group of mother and baby + direct coombes test
- U&E’s
- Infection screen
- G6PD
- LFT’s
- TFT’s
how often should bilirubin levels be measured during phototherapy
- Repeat 4-6 hours after starting to make sure not still rising
- 6-12 hourly once level is stable or reducing
when his exchange transfusion indicated
Signs of acute bilirubin encephalopathy or threshold graphs
e.g. kernicterus
at what level of serum bilirubin does neonatal jaundice occur from
> 100umol/L
50% neonates
what is Kramer’s index
level of bilirubin needed for baby to appear jaundiced in that area
what can kernicterus lead to
coreoathetoid palsy (type of cerebral palsy)
what can cause conjugated jaundice in the first 24 hours of life
- neonatal hepatitis
- congenital infections: CMV, rubella, syphilis
symptoms of mild HIE
- poor sucking
- irritability
- hyperalert
- mild hypotonia
4 features of moderate HIE
- lethargy
- seizures
- abnormalities of tone
- need for NG feeding
4 features of severe HIE
- coma
- prolonged seizures
- severe hypotonia
- failure to maintain spontaneous respiration
management of HIE and when can it not be done
active cooling (33-35)
not if premature (36 weeks or below)
criteria used for active cooling in HIE
TOBY criteria: Criteria A: - Apgar <5 at 10 mins - Cord blood pH <7 - Base deficit =16
Criteria B:
- Altered consciousness
- Abnormal tone
- Abnormal primitive reflexes
Need criteria from A and B
what is a stalk mark/ salmon patch also called
naevus simplex - most common form of birth mark
what is port wine stain also called
naevus flammus - doesn’t go away, more noticeable with hormones
what can port wine stain also be part of
webber’s syndrome - seizures, learning disorder, glaucoma
how can strawberry naevi be treated if problematic
propanolol
why must Mongolian spots be documented
look like bruises - come up in safe guarding
what is acrocyanosis
bluish colour of hands and feet of the newborn - caused by poor peripheral circulation
common non-toxic rash in neonates
erythema toxicum:
- widespread pustular rash
- tends to get worse then improves
- appears within 72 hours
features of transient neonatal pustular melanosis
- Widespread pustules
- Presence of pigmented macules
- Present from birth
- Benign and idiopathic
where is cephalohaematoma located
beneath periosteum - does NOT cross suture lines
unlike subglial haematoma - does cross suture lines
what is G6PD deficiency
x-linked recessive disease that increases RBC sensitivity to oxidative stress- so increased breakdown leading to jaundice
what is hereditary spherocytosis
abnormality of RBC membrane = more likely to haemolyse = jaundice
when does respiratory distress syndrome usually occur (ground glass appearance on CXR)
those born before 28 weeks due to absence of lung surfactant
begins being produced around 24 weeks (from type II pneumocytes)
2 things making RDS more likely to occur at any gestation
- meconium liquor
- diabetic mothers
3 complications of RDS
- pneumothorax
- bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- chronic lung disease
how is RDS managed
antenatal and neonatal steroids
respiratory support + administering surfactant
causes of symmetrical SGA
intrinsic cause: often in first trimester - either normal small or congenital infection/genetic condition
causes of asymmetrical SGA
extrinsic cause: placental, maternal HTN/ renal/cardiac disease, pre-eclampsia, maternal substance abuse
when does GORD tend to resolve
12 months
usually more severe in children with neurological disorders e.g. cerebral palsy
how is GORD managed in uncomplicated cases
- education and reassurance
- feed thickeners
- positioning 30 degrees after feeds
how is more severe GORD managed
- PPI or H2RA (Ranitidine)
- antacids or alginates
- reserved use of pro kinetics
- surgery: Nissen’s
when does pyloric stenosis present
2-5th week of life - very rare after 12 weeks
definition of diarrhoea in infants and toddlers
> 10kg/day of stool in an infant or toddler
persistent loose or watery stools 3+ times a day
definition of diarrhoea in an older child
> 200g/kg/day
3+ times a day
how long must diarrhoea be present for it to be chronic
> 4 weeks
investigations for persistent diarrhoea
- Stool sample and culture
- Faecal calprotectin
- Faecal elastase
- Bloods: U&E’s, TFT’s, LFT’s, CRP, immunoglobulins, coeliac antibodies
- Faecal alpha 1 antitrypsin for protein losing enteropathy
- USS abdomen
- Endoscopy and biopsies
what is acute gastroenteritis
a clinical syndrome often defined by increased stool frequency (eg, ≥3 loose or watery stools in 24 hours or a number of loose/watery bowel movements that exceeds the child’s usual number of daily bowel movements by two or more), with or without vomiting, fever, or abdominal pain
how is gastroenteritis managed
- Fluid replacement to prevent dehydration
- Zinc supplementation
- Rota virus and measles vaccinations
- Promotion of only breastfeeding and vitamin A supplementation
- Encourage handwashing
how long do D&V usually last in gastroenteritis
- Vomiting: usually lasts 1-2 days and stops within 4 days
2. Diarrhoea: usually lasts for 5-7 days and stops within 2 weeks
how would suspected coeliac disease be investigated
- FBC, LFT’s, TFT’s, Ferritin
- Immunoglobulins, coeliac’s antibodies- tGA, EMA
- Endoscopy & duodenal biopsy - if antibodies high and high suspicion
- HLA DQ2/8 if trying to avoid biopsy
some rogue things to ask about in a paeds abdo history
- lightheadedness, fatigue, dizziness
- anxiety/depression in family
- separation anxiety
- social phobia
- bullying
what should be examined in an abdo pain exam
- abdo exam
- plot height and weight on growth chart
- clubbing
- anal signs
investigations into abdo pain
- urine dip
- bloods: FBC, glucose (DKA, diabetes), CRP, LFTs, TFTs
- coeliac antibodies
- abdo USS
how does UC tend to present (3)
- diarrhoea/ increased frequency
- colicky abdo pain
- bloody stool
4 extra-intestinal manifestations of UC
- uveitis
- pyoderma gangrenous
- erythema nodosum
- ankylosing spondylitis
4 main complications of UC
- fulminant colitis
- haemorrhage
- toxic megacolon
- colorectal cancer
5 main presentations of Crohn’s disease
- pubertal delay
- abdo pain
- diarrhoea
- weight loss
- growth failure
extra-intestinal manifestations of Crohn’s
- uveitis
- Erythema nodosum
- Perianal tags
- Arthralgia
- Fever, weight loss, lethargy
- Strictures
- Anal fistulas
- Cobblestone, patchy appearance
how can crohn’s lead to masses
fibrotic thickenings of bowel wall + non-caseating granulomas
investigations for IBD
- Blood tests (Anaemia), CRP, ESR
- Stool tests: Faecal calprotectin + Faecal pathogens
- Endoscopies, colonoscopy
- Ultrasound, MRI, barium X-ray
how is crohn’s managed
- Nutritional therapy:
- Whole protein feed replacement
- Exclusion diets - 5-ASA and sulphalazine
- Corticosteroids
- Methotrexate
- Infliximab
- Surgery commonly needed
how is UC managed
depends on severity of the disease - Sulphasalzine - Corticosteroids - Antibiotics - Surgery - Azathioprine - Infliximab
associated symptoms to ask about in paeds MSK history
- rash
- fever
- weight loss
- night sweats
VITAMIN CD causes of MSK problems
- Vascular - haemophilia, haemangioma
- Infection - septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, reactive arthritis
- Trauma
- Autoimmune - JIA, IBD, lupus, HSP
- Metabolic
- Iatrogenic
- Neoplasia - leukaemia
- Congenital - CDH
- Degenerative - Perthes, SUFE
how is transient synovitis managed
- reassurance - improves within a week
- NSAIDs for pain
- safety net (SA) - i.e. come back if high temp, increasing pain, night pain, no weight bearing, other joints, goes on for 2+ weeks
when does Perthe’s disease most commonly occur
avascular necrosis of femoral hear due to interruption of blood supply - M>F, ages 5-10
how is Perthe’s disease investigated
- blood tests usually normal
- bilateral hip XR including frog position
- if still suspected MRI or bone scan
how is Perthe’s disease managed
- early disease with <50% of femoral head:
- Bed rest + traction - Late disease:
- Femoral head needs to be covered by acetabulum to reossify epiphysis
when do growing pains occur
at NIGHT (pain free in the day)
usually 3-5 year olds and 8-12 year old
management of growing pains
reassurance
massage and analgesia
stretching
safety netting
ARTHRITIS mnemonic for swollen joint differentials
A: acute septic arthritis R: Reactive: to infection T: Trauma + safeguarding H: Haematological- Haemophilia, leukaemia R: Rheumatological: juvenille idiopathic, Juvenille dermatomyositis, lupus T: TB I: Immunological: HSP S: Sarcoidosis
when does JIA occur
> 6 weeks in under 16 year olds
3 main types of JIA
- Polyarthritis: affecting >4 joints
- Oligoarthritis: affecting = 4 joints
- Systemic: arthritis with fever and rash
extra-articular complication of JIA
anterior uveitis
investigations for JIA
- Hb: anaemia of chronic disease possible
- WCC: leucocytosis
- Platelets: thrombocytosis
- ESR: RAISED
- CRP: normal or raised
ANA: negative or positive - RF: can be positive or negative
- X-ray
1st and 2nd line medical managements of JIA
- 1st line = NSAIDs and intra-articular steroids
- 2nd line = methotrexate
2 things to monitor in methotrexate use
- LFTs
- FBC (for BM suppression)
what is benign joint hyper mobility syndrome also known as
EDS type 3
how can systemic juvenile arthritis present
- daily fever spikes (QUOTIDIAN)
- transient pink rash
- decreased appetite
how is systemic JIA managed
- Systemic steroids- oral if possible, IV if severe
- Steroid sparing meds: methotrexate
- Biologics
- Physiotherapy and OT input
CREAM for Kawasaki disease symptoms
- Conjunctivitis (bilateral, non-exudative)
- Rash (polymorphous non-vesicular)
- Edema (or erythema of hands and feet)
- Adenopathy (cervical, unilateral?)
- Mucosal involvement (erythema or fissures, strawberry tongue)
how is Kawasaki disease managed
- high dose IV immunoglobulin
- aspirin
- steroids???
- echo
pathophysiology of bronchiolitis
- IgE mediated reaction to virus (RSV)
- Increased mucus production and bronchiole oedema
- Leading to bronchiole constriction and hyperinflation of the chest + atelectasis
what can increase the risk of bronchiolitis
- preterm
- smoke exposure
- breast feeding <2 months (NB: bronchiolitis presents with problems feeding!)
when should urgent hospital admission for bronchiolitis be carried out
- Apnoea
- Child looks seriously unwell
- Severe respiratory distress: grunting, cyanosis, intercostal recession
- RR >70
- Oral intake <50%
- Oxygen sats below 92%
main causes of croup
parainfluenza
RSF
how is a child with croup managed at home
- Dexamethasone: 0.15mg/kg PO
- Keep well hydrated
- No need for antibiotics- viral infection, so reassure
- symptoms resolve within 48 hours
- Safety net: drowsy, off food and drink, lethargy, stridor, wheeze, getting very ill
- Paracetamol and ibruprofen for symptom relief
treatment for croup in hospital
- Dexamethasone 0.15mg/kg
- Nebulised adrenaline
- Keeping child calm
- IV fluids +/- NG tube and feeding
- Oxygen therapy
- ENT and anaesthetist input
scoring system for croup
Westley scoring
first line antibiotic for bacterial pneumonia in 1-17 years
amoxicillin (clarithromycin if penicillin allergic)
doxycycline can be used from 12-17 years
1st choice Abx in severe pneumonia
co-amoxiclav
important risk factors to ask about in asthma history
- neonatal (pre-term birth)
- family history of atopy
- smoking in family
- pets
- poor housing