1
Q
What is vomiting?
A
Forceful ejection of gastric contents
2
Q
What is the difference between vomiting and posseting/regurg?
A
Vomiting is forceful
Posseting is non-forceful return of milk
3
Q
What are causes of vomiting in infants <2 years?
A
GOR Pyloric stenosis Hirschsprung disease Food allergy Eosinophilic oedophagitis Infection
4
Q
What are causes of vomiting in children 2-5 years?
A
Gastroenteritis Infection Intestinal obstruction Coeliac disease Testicular torsion Raised ICP
5
Q
What are causes of vomiting in children >5 years?
A
Gastroenteritis Infection Peptic ulceration Abdominal migraine Cyclical vomiting syndrome DKA Anorexia Pregnancy
6
Q
What are red flag features of vomting?
A
Projectile Bile stained Blood stained Abdo pain Abdo distenstion Hepatosplenomegaly Blood in stool Faltering growth
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
