resp Flashcards
common causitive organisms common cold in kids?
rhinovirus and RSV
complications of cold?
secondary bacterial infection or bronchitis
other name for croup?
tracheolaryngobrobchitis
what is croup most commonly caused by?
parainfluenza virus (RSV) which causes upper airway obstruction via subglottic inflammation, oedema and exudate
typical age range?
6 months to 6 years
intermittent, harsh loud stridor especially when ?
upset
in croup, on examination are they febrile/
no, pyrexial and able to swallow
indicators of severe disease in croup/
agitations and restlesness sternal retractions constant stridor cyanosis lethargy
diagnosis of croup?
AP neck x ray they have a narrow trachea
what is sign on x ray called in croup?
steeple sign
what should all infants with croup get?
dexametasone stat
moderate croup?
nebulized adrenaline
severe ?
oxygen, nebulised adrenaline and intubation
complications of croup?
bacterial tracheatis
croup with sudden deterioration
what position do children with epiglottis have?
tripod position