Pasmedicine/Pastest Flashcards
1
Q
what is intuseception
A
telescoping of the bowel
2
Q
where is intusussception most common
A
iliocaecal valve
3
Q
symptoms of Intussusception
A
paroxysmal abdominal colic pain
during paroxysm the infant will characteristically draw their knees up and turn pale
vomiting
blood stained stool - ‘red-currant jelly’
sausage-shaped mass in the right lower quadrant
4
Q
investigation to diagnose intussussception
A
USS
5
Q
treatment of threadworms
A
CKS recommend a combination of anthelmintic with hygiene measures for all members of the household
mebendazole is used first-line for children > 6 months old. A single dose is given unless infestation persists
6
Q
live attenuated vaccinnes
A
BCG MMR oral polio yellow fever oral typhoid
