Pedia Flashcards
1
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most common cause of febrile seizure
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URTI
2
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When to give midazolam or diazepam
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seizure> 5 mins
3
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indications for LP in seizure
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<12 mos old
incomplete immunization
clinically unwell
already on oral antibiotics
4
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Dx: febrile patient suffers from 2 or more generalized seizures w/o regaining consciousness in between
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febrile status epilepticus
5
Q
Classic triad of meningitis
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headache, photophobia, neck stiffness
6
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Age group w greatest risk for bacterial meningitis
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neonates
6-12 mos
7
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common etiologic agents for bacterial meningitis, >2 months old
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strep pneumonia
n. meningitidis
Hib (unimmunized)
8
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common etiologic agents for bacterial meningitis, <2 months old
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Group b strep
e. coli and other gram negatives
listeria monocytogenes
