1
Q
What is epiglottitis?
A
Life threatening inflammation of epiglottis
2
Q
What organisms commonly cause epiglottitis?
A
Haemophilus influenza b
Strep pneumoniae
3
Q
What are features of epiglottitis?
A
Acute onset <12 hours
Dyspnoea Dysphagia Drooling Dysphonia High fever
4
Q
What investigations are done for suspected epiglottitis?
A
Throat swabs
Blood
Lateral neck x-ray
5
Q
What does a lateral neck x-ray show in epiglottitis?
A
Thumb print sign
Thickened aryepiglottic folds
6
Q
How is epiglottitis managed?
A
Keep child calm Secure airway Oxygen Nebulised adrenaline IV abx
Paediatrics
flashcards
Decks in class (40)
# Cards
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Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux14
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Cow's Milk Protein Allergy11
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Colic5
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Developmental Milestones52
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Neonatal Jaundice11
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Gait17
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NIPE62
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Immunisations53
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Congenital Heart Disease44
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Coeliac Disease11
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Paediatric Surgery16
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Paediatric Urology30
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia5
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Child Safeguarding21
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Pre-term Infant35
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Asthma15
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Food Allergy24
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Croup12
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Bronchiolitis9
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Viral Wheeze7
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Epiglottitis6
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Rashes in Well Children33
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Rashes with Fever30
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UTI13
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Abdominal Pain19
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Vomiting6
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Failure to Thrive6
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Seizures28
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Hip Problems22
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis13
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Bell's Palsy3
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Genetic Problems35
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Muscular Dystrophy22
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy5
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Neonatal Jaundice17
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome7
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Neonatal Sepsis8
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Primary Immunodeficiency36
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Cerebral Palsy16
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Neck Lumps19
