papaer 2 Flashcards
what is the commonest cause of respiratory distress in the newborn period? and the biggest risk factor
Transient tachypnoea of the newborn.
It is caused by delayed resorption of fluid in the lungs
more common following c-sections (lung fluid not ‘squeezed out’ during labour)
Chest x-ray may show hyperinflation of the lungs and fluid in the horizontal fissure.
Management
observation, supportive care
supplementary oxygen maybe
settles within 1-2 days
imaging for osteomyelitis
mri
how to calculate absolute risk reduction
(Number who had particular outcome with the control)/ (Total number who had the control) - (MINUS) -
(Number who had particular outcome with the intervention) / (Total number who had the intervention)
how to calculate The positive predictive value (PPV)
dividing the number of true positives by the total number of individuals who tested positive
how to calculate the sensitivity?
Sensitivity is determined by dividing the number of true positives (78) by the sum of true positives and false negatives
Typically starts with a high grade fever which resolves before the onset of the rash. starts on the trunk before spreading to the limbs. Maculopapular rash
not itchy. - diagnosis
Roseola infantum
femoral vs inguinal hernia
a femoral hernia will pass below and lateral to the pubic tubercle, whereas an inguinal hernia will be seen above and medial to it.
strangulated hernia - open or laparoscopic repair?
open
Chlamidyma vs Gonorrhea cell type and management
gonorrhea- gram negative diplicocci
Chlamidya- gram negative eukaryotic cells
clammy dogs - chlamydia/doxycycline
‘the Gunner was accused of Ceft’ - gonnorhoea/ceftriaxone (or cefixime)
when to monitor a blood tranfusion?
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spinal cord compression give what before starting tranfusion
dexamethasone
inactivated vaccines
rabies
hepatitis A
influenza (intramuscular)
category of c sections and timings
Category 1
an immediate threat to the life of the mother or baby
examples indications include: suspected uterine rupture, major placental abruption, cord prolapse, fetal hypoxia or persistent fetal bradycardia
delivery of the baby should occur within 30 minutes of making the decision
Category 2
maternal or fetal compromise which is not immediately life-threatening
delivery of the baby should occur within 75 minutes of making the decision
Category 3
delivery is required, but mother and baby are stable
Category 4
elective caesarean
when is a platelet transfusion appropriate
Platelet transfusion is appropriate for patients with a platelet count < 30 x 109 and clinically significant bleeding
treatment of neutapenic sepsis after chemo
Piperacillin with tazobactam (Tazocin)
hints test: abnormal head impulse and unilateral nystagmus
peripheral cause (Vestibular neuronitis)/
when not to fly in pregnancy
37 weeks plus singleton
32 weeks plus twins +
most common headache in children
migraine without aura
most common cause of puerperal pyrexia
puerperal pyrexia
seretonin syndrome vs malignant …
how many weeks can you diagnose pre eclampsia by
20 weeks
rheumatoid arthirits x ray findings
Early x-ray findings
loss of joint space
juxta-articular osteoporosis
soft-tissue swelling
periarticular erosions
subluxation
osteoarthritis hand changes
Heberden’s nodes (in the DIP joints)
Bouchard’s nodes (in the PIP joints)
Squaring at the base of the thumb (CMC joint)
swan neck deformity vs Boutonniere deformity
Swan neck deformity (hyperextended PIP and flexed DIP)
Boutonniere deformity (hyperextended DIP and flexed PIP)
1st and second line treatment for osteoarthritis
topical nsaids
oral nsaid w ppi cover
ankylosing spondylitis pelvic x ray finding
sacro-ilitis
A 9-year-old boy is diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and started on methylphenidate. Which one of the following should be monitored during treatment?
Growth
due to appetite suppression
gout vs pseudogout
accelerations decelerations
Why should NSAIDS not be given to kids w chicken pox
NSAIDs can increase the risk of necrotising fasciitis in patients with chicken pox