Peds Brief Flashcards
What is the management of neonatal jaundice with breast feeding < 6 times per day?
Increase frequency of breast feeding.
What is the treatment of breast milk jaundice in neonates with breast feeding > 8 times per day?
Temporary cessation of breast feeding for 2 days then resume breast feeding.
TTT Of breast feeding jaundice:
Neonatal jaundice with breast feeding>8 times/d:
TTT of breast milk jaundice:
TTT Of breast feeding jaundice: increase frequency of breast feeding.
Neonatal jaundice with breast feeding>8 times/d: breast milk jaundice.
TTT of breast milk jaundice: temporary cessation of breast feeding for 2ds then resume breast feeding.
Jaundice at 1st day:
Jaundice at 3rd day:
Direct Jaundice after 7th day:
Jaundice at 1st day: hemolytic disease of new born(DT Rh incompatability).
Jaundice at 3rd day: physiological jaundice.
Direct Jaundice after 7th day: biliary atresia.
1st step in management Of neonatal jaundice:
Bilirubin> 270 micromol/L :
Bilirubin> 340 micromol/L : ]
1st step in management Of neonatal jaundice: total& direct billirubin.
Bilirubin> 270 micromol/L : phototherapy.
Bilirubin> 340 micromol/L : exchange transfusion
Asymptomatic Indirect hyperbilirubinemia in healthy adult:
TTT of neonatal hypoglycemia…
Cyanosis with feeding which improve with crying… Dx:
Test of choice if choanal atresia suspected:
Inv. Of choice for Dx of choanal atresia:
Asymptomatic Indirect hyperbilirubinemia in healthy adult: gilbert $.
TTT of neonatal hypoglycemia… 1st line: IV glucose.. if failed: IM glucagon.
Cyanosis with feeding which improve with crying… Dx: choanal atresia.
Test of choice if choanal atresia suspected: catheter test.
Inv. Of choice for Dx of choanal atresia: CT scan with contrast.
Describe the presentation of neonatal jaundice on the 1st day.
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (due to Rh incompatibility).
What is the first step in the management of neonatal jaundice?
Check total and direct bilirubin levels.
What is the treatment for asymptomatic indirect hyperbilirubinemia in a healthy adult?
Gilbert syndrome.
What is the first-line treatment for neonatal hypoglycemia?
IV glucose; IM glucagon if IV glucose fails.
Describe the diagnosis of cyanosis with feeding that improves with crying.
Choanal atresia.
What is the test of choice if choanal atresia is suspected?
Catheter test.
What is the management approach for innocent murmurs in children?
Reassure, but refer to a pediatrician if necessary.
What is the most common cause of omphalitis?
Staphylococcus aureus.
What is the most common source of infection in omphalitis?
Umbilicus.
What is the most common cause of cleft lip and cleft palate?
Genetics.
Describe the management approach for fused labia in a neonate.
Leave it alone; if treatment is needed, use estrogen cream, but never pull them apart.
Treatment for labial fusion
The join usually separates naturally by the time your child reaches puberty. This happens slowly. There is no pain and your child will not notice it happening.
Treatment is not usually needed. If the labial fusion is causing significant problems (e.g. problems urinating), treatment options may include gentle massage or applying oestrogen cream. Surgery to pull apart the labia is a last resort, but it is not recommended as there is a high risk that the fusion will return.
Leaving labial fusion alone is the safest and most effective treatment.
There is no relationship between labial fusion and any other medical conditions. Labial fusion will not have any effect on your child’s future ability to have sexual intercourse or have babies.
What is the most common cause of clubfoot in newborns?
Postural factors, especially in primigravida women.
The cause is not known. For parents of a baby with clubfoot, the chance of their second child being born with the condition is one in 30.
https://www.rch.org.au › C…PDF
Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) - The Royal Children’s Hospital
What is the diagnosis for a child with 3 days of fever followed by a maculopapular rash?
Roseola infantum.
What is the most important complication of measles?
Otitis media.
What is the most important vitamin to be given in measles?
Vitamin A.
Describe the presentation of a child with VURTI, Koplik spots on the buccal mucosa, and a maculopapular rash.
Measles.
What is the complication of parvovirus B19 infection in patients with sickle cell anemia or hereditary spherocytosis?
Aplastic anemia.
What is the complication of parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy?
Hydrops fetalis in the fetus.
What is the characteristic presentation of scarlet fever?
Strawberry tongue, circumoral pallor, and sandpaper rash.
Describe the presentation of herpangina.
Ulceration on the posterior pharynx, uvula, and palate only.
What is the difference in presentation between herpangina and hand-foot-mouth disease?
Herpangina only involves ulceration on the posterior pharynx, uvula, and palate, while hand-foot-mouth disease also includes ulceration on the hands and feet.
What is the course of action for school exclusion in hand-foot-mouth disease?
Exclude the child from school until all lesions crust over.
What is the cause of herpangina and hand-foot-mouth diseases?
Coxsackie virus.
What is the treatment for mild to moderate croup?
Inhaled corticosteroids.
mild: no treatment
moderate/severe:
-Dexamethasone 0.3 mg/kg orally (first-line);
- Prednisolone 1mg/kg orally, or
- Budesonide 2mg by nebulizer
most severe with significant airway obstruction/fatigue: Adrenaline 1% (1:100, 10mg/ml) solution 0.05ml/kg/dose
What is the treatment for severe croup?
Inhaled nebulized adrenaline.
Describe the presentation of a child with very high fever, expiratory stridor, and drooling of saliva.
Likely suffering from epiglottitis.
Describe the clinical presentation of Kawasaki disease.
Fever for 5 days and 4 of the following: Conjunctivitis, Rash, Erythema, Adenopathy, and Mucous Membrane involvement.
What is the most important investigation for Kawasaki disease?
Echocardiogram.
What is the most serious complication of Kawasaki disease?
Myocarditis and coronary aneurysm.
What is the first-line treatment for Kawasaki disease?
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
Describe the most specific finding on otoscopy in otitis media.
Loss of mobility of the eardrum.
What is the drug of choice for otitis media according to current updates?
According to the current RACGP guidelines, the drug of choice for treating acute otitis media is amoxicillin. This antibiotic is preferred due to its effectiveness, safety profile, and low cost. For patients who are allergic to penicillin, alternatives such as cephalosporins, macrolides, or clindamycin may be used, depending on the nature of the allergy and local resistance patterns.
The guidelines emphasize a watchful waiting approach in cases where the diagnosis is uncertain or the condition is mild, reserving antibiotics for those with severe symptoms or who do not improve within 48-72 hours of initial observation.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the RACGP Otitis Media Guidelines oai_citation:1,RACGP - Otitis Media Guidelines oai_citation:2,Clinical practice guidelines for acute otitis media in children: a systematic review and appraisal of European national guidelines | BMJ Open.
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What is the first-line drug for chronic otitis media?
Ciprofloxacin drops.
Describe the post-exposure prophylaxis for varicella.
Vaccine for immune-competent individuals within 72 hours and Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for pregnant and immune-compromised individuals.
What is the treatment for phimosis?
Cortisone cream.
Describe paraphimosis.
Inflammation of the penis with the inability to retract the foreskin forward.
How is paraphimosis treated initially?
Urgent manual reduction; if failed, incision may be necessary.
Define balanitis in children.
Whitish discharge on the glans penis; treated with cortisone cream.
Do medical professionals recommend circumcision from a medical standpoint?
No, circumcision is not recommended.
What is hypospadias and why is circumcision avoided in such cases?
Urethral opening on the ventral surface of the penis; foreskin is needed for surgical correction.
Describe urethral stenosis in a child with a history of urinary catheterization.
Difficulty in initiating urination; diagnosis is confirmed by urethroscopy.
What is toddler diarrhea?
Diarrhea in a healthy child under 5 years old with normal investigations.
What are the potential consequences of excessive fruit juice consumption in children?
Tooth caries, obesity, and diarrhea.
What is the most common cause of constipation in children?
Diet.
How long after weaning can constipation occur in children?
After weaning.
Define meconium ileus or Hirschsprung in a child presenting with constipation since birth.
Possible causes of constipation since birth.
What is the common presentation in functional constipation?
A full rectum with stool.
Describe the treatment for acute constipation.
Enema.
What is the most effective approach for bowel training in children?
Bowel training.
What is the most common cause of rectal prolapse in children?
Constipation.
What is the management for a healthy child with leg pain that may awaken them from sleep and normal investigations?
Reassurance.
How is infantile colic diagnosed and managed in a healthy child with normal investigations?
Diagnosis: infantile colic; Management: reassurance and diet modification.
Describe breath-holding spells in children.
Crying followed by cyanosis and then convulsion.
What is the diagnosis when a child has a convulsion followed by cyanosis?
Epilepsy.
Define encopresis in a child over 4 years old.
Involuntary passage of stool.
What is the initial treatment for encopresis?
Toilet training; if failed, diet modification; if failed, laxatives.
What is enuresis in children over 5 years old?
Involuntary passage of urine.
What is the most common cause of enuresis in children?
Psychological, but urine culture must be done first.
What is the most common organic cause of enuresis in children?
Urinary tract infection (UTI).
What is the most important investigation to be done in a child with enuresis?
Urine culture.
What is the best management for a child with enuresis going camping soon?
Desmopressin.