Sick Child 1 and 2 Flashcards
Normal HR, RR and sys BP for a child <1
HR= 110-160 RR= 30-40 BP= 70-90
Normal HR, RR and sys BP for a child aged 1-2
HR= 100-150
RR=25-35
BP= 80-95
Normal HR, RR and sys BP for a child aged 2-5
HR=95-140
RR=25-30
BP=80-100
Normal HR, RR and sys BP for a child AGED 5-12
HR= 80-120
RR= 20-25
BP=90-110
Normal HR, RR and sys BP for a child >12
HR= 60-100 RR= 15-20 BP= 100-120
Causes of bronchiolitis
RSV, adenovirus, coronavirus
Symptoms of bronchiolitis
Cough, wheeze, fever
Treatment of bronchiolitis
Oxygen, NG tube
Causes of croup
Parainfluenza
Symptoms of croup
Barking cough + stridor
Diagnosis of croup
Steeple sign on XR
Treatment of croup
No antibiotics, steroids for oedema
Symptoms of meningitis
Bulging fontanelle. neck stiffness, photophobia, purpuric rash, fever
Diagnosis of meningitis
Lumbar puncture + imaging
Treatment of meningitis
Viral- Aciclovir
Bacterial- benzylpenicillin