Rev 1

Question 1

What is the causative agent of epiglottitis

Answer 1

Haemophilus influenza type b

Question 2

At what parameters should consider hospital in a child with bronchiolitis

Answer 2

• > 60 RR (70+ yes)
• Clinical dehydration
• 50% or less of normal fluid/ food intake

Question 3

What is considered a life threatening asthma attack

Answer 3

<33 PEF
<92 sats
Cyanosis
Hypertension
Exhaustion
Silent chest
Tachycardia

Question 4

What are the 4 features of tetralogy of fallot

Answer 4

Pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, VSD, RVH

Question 5

What is the presentation of tetralogy of fallot

Answer 5

• Cyanosis
• Clubbing
• Poor feeding
• HF (1yr) in severe cases
• Tet spells - hypercyanotic, lose consciosusness