Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: Febrile seizures usually occurs _____ in an infection as the temperature rapidly rises

Answer: early

Flashcard 122: What is the incubation period of chickenpox? _____

Answer: 10-21 days

Flashcard 123: What antibiotics are used for meningitis in children < 3 months? _____

Answer: IV amoxicillin + IV cefotaxime

Flashcard 124: Refer if a child cannot sit unsupported at _____

Answer: 9 months

Flashcard 125: What are the major congenital infections to consider? _____

Answer: TORCH Toxoplasmosis Other Rubella Cytomegalovirus Herpes

Flashcard 126: Febrile seizures affect children aged _____ to 5 years

Answer: 6 months

Flashcard 127: What rare neurological complication can result from chickenpox? _____

Answer: Encephalitis

Flashcard 128: Simple febrile seizures usually last < _____ minutes

Answer: 15

Extra: **Febrile Seizures Classification:** - **Simple:** Duration < 15 mins, generalized, does not recur within 24 hours. - **Complex:** Duration > 15 mins, focal features, or recurs within 24 hours.

Flashcard 129: Lumbar puncture for meningitis is contraindicated with _____, which can be identified with papilloedema & significant bulging of the fontanelle

Answer: raised ICP

Flashcard 130: What is the most common complication of chickenpox? _____

Answer: Secondary bacterial infection