Pneumonia in a child Flashcards

1
Q

What organism causes more pneumonia in neonates vs infants?

A

GBS in neonates

Viral RSV in infants

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2
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What causes pneumonia in older children?

A

S.pneumoniae

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3
Q

Raised inflammatory marker and lobar consolidation on CXR ?

A

S.pneumoniae is most likely causative agent

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4
Q

On examination of pneumonia?

A

Coarse crackles

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5
Q

When to refer or admit to hospital?

A

Persistent <92% on air

grunting

RR >60.min

Cyanosis

Temperature 38+ in a child <3 months

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6
Q

How to manage pneumonia in the hospital?

A

Controlled supplemental oxygen if O2 is <92%

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7
Q

First line ABX for management at home?

A

Amoxiliin 5 days

Clarithromycin if allergic

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8
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1st line management for atypical e.g. mycoplasia pneumonia?

A

Macrolide e.g. erythromycin

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9
Q

High severity pneumonia associated with influenza management?

A

Co-amoxiclav

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