Pneumonia in a child Flashcards
What organism causes more pneumonia in neonates vs infants?
GBS in neonates
Viral RSV in infants
What causes pneumonia in older children?
S.pneumoniae
Raised inflammatory marker and lobar consolidation on CXR ?
S.pneumoniae is most likely causative agent
On examination of pneumonia?
Coarse crackles
When to refer or admit to hospital?
Persistent <92% on air
grunting
RR >60.min
Cyanosis
Temperature 38+ in a child <3 months
How to manage pneumonia in the hospital?
Controlled supplemental oxygen if O2 is <92%
First line ABX for management at home?
Amoxiliin 5 days
Clarithromycin if allergic
1st line management for atypical e.g. mycoplasia pneumonia?
Macrolide e.g. erythromycin
High severity pneumonia associated with influenza management?
Co-amoxiclav