Pediatrics

Question 1

Laryngotracheobronchitis

Answer 1

Also known as
Croup

Question 2

ABO incompatibility VS Rhesus

Answer 2

CD 3230
Remember that a slightly palpable spleen (30% newborns) and liver (more common %) are common findings in newborns.
- palpated liver 1 to 2 cm below the right costal margin.

Question 3

Croup vs Acute Epiglottitis

Answer 3

https://www.firstaidforfree.com/what-is-the-difference-between-croup-and-epiglottitis/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZwJGuJNfiw

Question 5

Physiological jaundice vs Breast milk jaundice

Answer 5

CD 2720

Question 6

ABO incompatibility VS Rhesus incompatibility

Answer 6

CD 3230

Question 7

Is phototherapy for conjugated or unconjugated bilirubin?

Answer 7

Phototherapy - Rx for prolonged jaundice - but only for unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.

Phototherapy DOES NOT breakdown conjugated bilirubin.

Question 8

Conjugated to unconjugated bilirubin in infants

Answer 8

In a normal infant, there is small amounts of unconjugated bilirubin
BUT
ALMOST NO conjugated bilirubin.

Question 9

Reflex anoxic seizure Vs breath holding spell

Answer 9

PM 1356