paeds saqs Flashcards
1
Q
define asthma
A
inflammatory condition where bronchial hyper-responsivemess leads to paroxysmal, reversible airway obstruction
2
Q
life threatening asthma signs/sx?
A
PEFR <33
O2 <92
silent chest
cyanosis
poor respiratory effort
arrhythmia
hypotension
exhaustion
altered consciousness
3
Q
epilepsy definition
A
at least 2 seizures, unprovoked, >24h apart
4
Q
what is SUDEP?
A
sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
5
Q
blood test in JIA?
A
ANA positive
6
Q
extraarticular features of JIA
A
eyes - uveitis
skin: rashes, psoriasis, dactylitis, pitting
tendons: enthesitis
hepatosplenomegaly
pericardial effusions
7
Q
features of Stills disease (systemic onset JIA)
A
- pyrexia
- rash
- lymphadenopathy
- erythema
- leucoytosis
8
Q
Tx for ALL?
A
chemo
transfusion
steroids
Allopurinol
