Pediatric Emergencies

Question 1

Virus that causes brain damage in newborns. Transmitted via kiss.

Answer 1

HSV

Question 2

Acute Respiratory Distress. Thumbprint sign on Xray. Unvaccinated child.

Answer 2

Epiglottitis - Influenza (HiB)

Question 3

Vomiting, Diarrhea, BULGING and erythematous tympanic membrane

Answer 3

Otitis media

Question 4

Otitis media Tx for child < 90 days old

Answer 4

UA and labs to rule out UTI before giving Abs. Check in 48-72hrs

Question 5

Exam Question: 8 month infant who fell from shopping cart. Now progressive vomiting after nap. Exam localizes to a red spot on the left side of her scalp. Moderate boggy tenderness.

Answer 5

Skull fracture and/or Epidural hematoma

Question 6

Exam Question: 2-8 weeks age male baby. Very hungry. Projectile vomiting. Tinting skin. Hypochloremia and Alkalosis. Focused ultrasound shows enlarged anatomy in epigastrium.

Answer 6

Pyloric stenosis

Question 7

Sinus Tachycardia Infants

Answer 7

> 220bpm

Question 8

Sinus Tachycardia Children

Answer 8

> 180 bpm

Question 9

Exam Question: Tx for Croup

Answer 9

Dexamethasone

Question 10

Exam question: What do you do when you suspect pyloric stenosis for a newborn?

Answer 10

Focused Ultrasound