Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

A university student who grew up outside of the UK presents with tender bilateral jaw swelling preceeded by a 4-day fever. What diagnosis do you suspect? _____

_____ are more likely to have CNS complications of mumps

Hint: Men/Women

Mumps is spread via _____

_____ is a viral infection that characteristically causes parotitis

What are the signs of shock in children? A-E: B: _____ C: hypotension, tachycardia, prolonged CRT D: decreased consciousness E: pale/mottled skin, cold extremities

Altered responsiveness (e.g. irritable, lethargic), sunken eyes, tachycardia, tachypnoea & reduced skin turgor in children are signs of _____ which may progress to shock

Formula/milk _____ be diluted with water for babies with dehydration

Hint: Should/Should Not

What is the management of _____ dehydration in children/adults? oral rehydration solution (ORS)

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

1st line management of faecal loading/impaction: Hard stools → _____ Soft stools → Oral stimulant laxative (e.g. senna) 2nd line management: Suppositories or enema

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is most common in _____

Hint: demographic