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Pertussis (whooping Cough) Flashcards

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S&S

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Fever
Anorexia
Coughing
Gagging
Committing
Petechia above nipple line
Ear infections
Subconjunctival hemorraghes

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Management/ Precautions

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Standard and droplet precautions
Humidified oxygen
IV fluid
Antibiotic: erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromyci. Are first line medications

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Meds that are not effective to treat pertussis

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Erythromycin associates with gasping syndrome and increased of pyloric stenosis in neonates

Ampicillin, amoxicillin and cephalosporins ineffective

Bronchodilator cough suppressant not effective

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Peds: ER Respiratory (10 decks)

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