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Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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1. What are the early symptoms of paracetamol overdose?
Physostigmine may be used as an antidote. Other treatments include gastric emptying - activated charcoal - whole-bowel irrigation - seizure control - and benzodiazepines for agitation.
Nausea vomiting and anorexia.
Treats hypocalcemia - hyperkalemia - hypermagnesemia - and calcium channel blocker overdose.
Croup.

2. Carbon monoxide
6 month old rolled from coach to carpet (not developed enough). Have you been particularly stressed and shaken or rough handled your child lately.
Give IM adrenaline - steroids - salbutamol - antihistamine.
Sling for 3 weeks - fracture clinic at 7 days.
Laboratory indices of poisoning include metabolic acidosis with normal PaO2 - myoglobinuria on urine dipstick - and increased blood carboxyhemoglobin.

3. Ingesting Petrol. Cx?
Blocks Na - K - Ca channels and beta-receptors in the myocardium. Also blocks alpha and beta-receptors in the periphery. Slows AV conduction and ventricular conduction. Used to treat hemodynamically stable VT - refractory VF - pulseless VT - and SVT.
Poisoning causes N/V - anorexia - stomach pain - GI bleeding - mental status changes/coma/seizures if massive ingestion. Lab studies will show elevated serum levels 4 hours after ingestion - along with elevated transaminases - elevated alkaline phosp
Give IM adrenaline - steroids - salbutamol - antihistamine.
Aspiration Pneumonia

4. Middle Clavicle fracture management?
Gastric lavage as charcoal doesn't work. (everyone gets stomach pumped)
1) CXR 2) measure oxygenation. May get convulsion vomitting hepatorenal toxicity
Blood glucose level for hypoglycaemia!!
Sling for 2-3 weeks. Lump up to one year. No sport for 6 weeks. No xray review.

5. What is better for alcohol - charcoal or gastric lavage?

6. Methanol
Skin or vascular compromise
Poisoning treated with 100% oxygen - or hyperbaric 100% oxygen if poisoning is severe.
Poisoning causes N/V - inebriation - increase in minute ventilation to offset increased anion gap metabolic acidosis - blurred vision/optic disc edema starting 18-24 hours after ingestion.
Objective signs of growth - tidiness - weight -

7. Anticholinergics
Stomach pumping.
Poisoning causes delirium - drowsiness - hallucinations - seizure - flushing - fixed dilated pupils - fever - cardiac dysrhythmias - dry mouth - speech and swallowing difficulties - nausea - and vomiting.
Poisoning causes lethargy - CNS depression - N/V - ataxia - respiratory depression - hypotension - hypothermia - and coma. Laboratory studies show hypoglycemia - hypokalemia - elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis.
Lead poisoning is defined as a serum level greater than ___ ug/dL.

8. What is a side effect of charcoal?
Causes BAD constipation. Upsets fluid and electrolyte balance.
Blocks open sodium channels and prolongs the action potential. Prolongs refractory period of atria and ventricles and decreases conduction. Used to treat SVT - stable VT with pulses.
The most common accident in children in from car crashes 50% always make sure your child has an approptiate seat beat - that they are not sitting in the front seat before 12 and that if possible the car has airbags for the child. Always supervise chi
Ceftriaxone

9. Ethylene glycol
ABC - drugs - drawbloods and decontamination. Conscious and serious: 1) nasogastric charcoal or lavage. 2 Bowel irrigation + charcoal. 3) Tracheal intubation.
It can cause fatal bronchioloitis obliterans
Cyanosis and irregular respiratory effort
Antidotes are fomepizole or ethanol. Sodium bicarbonate and hemodialysis may also be helpful.

10. Management of near drowning.
Poisoning causes delirium - drowsiness - hallucinations - seizure - flushing - fixed dilated pupils - fever - cardiac dysrhythmias - dry mouth - speech and swallowing difficulties - nausea - and vomiting.
1) Mechanical ventilation 2) Stomach decompression 3) Saline and dopamine 4) cerebral oedema w/ mannitol 5) monitor for hypokaelamia (common) 6) give benpen if ventilation required to prevent pneumoccal pneumonia complication. Induce controlled hypot
Aspiration pneumonia even if intubated.
Poisoning treated by alkalinization of the serum to promote renal excretion - correction of hypokalemia - possible hemodialysis.

11. Funnel web and red back
Esmolol
Release NEUROTOXINS both have antivenom
Poisoning causes anticholinergic effects as well as prolonged PR interval - widened QRS complex - QT prolongation - and AV block due to blockage of sodium channels. Hypotension. Pulmonary oedema
Chelation with EDTA or oral succimer should be initiated in children with a serum lead level greater than ___ ug/dL. With levels greater than ___ ug/dL - intramuscular dimercaprol should be added - and the child should be admitted for inpatient treat

12. Atropine
Competitive antagonist of mACh receptors. Used to treat bradycardia and AV nodal block.
Bone scan for occult fracture
Laboratory indices of poisoning include metabolic acidosis with normal PaO2 - myoglobinuria on urine dipstick - and increased blood carboxyhemoglobin.
Notify if abuse CONSIDERED. CONSIDERED.

13. Salicylates
Before a child can be examined for child abuse - a parent or legal guardian must give consent
Cultures but don't delay treat with flucloxacillin IV and cefotaxime IV. Give oxygen and Dopamine. Don't do lumbar puncture until child stabilized.
Poisoning treated by alkalinization of the serum to promote renal excretion - correction of hypokalemia - possible hemodialysis.
Antidotes are atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride.

14. What are the special features that must be done to correct haemorrhagic shock.
Munchausen's by proxy
Increases the blood pH. Used to treat refractory metabolic acidosis - hyperkalemia - and sodium channel blocker (ex. tricyclic antidepressant) overdose.
Poisoning causes nausea - vomiting - anorexia. Serum levels elevated 4-24 hours after ingestion. Late elevation of heaptic transaminases and PT.
1) WARM the blood. 2) monitor serum calcium - potasium - acid base and coagulation in massive transfusion.

15. What are the side effects of N-acety-p-benzoquinine?
Croup.
Antidote is deferoxamine chelation. Charcoal is ineffective.
Poisoning treated by alkalinization of the serum to promote renal excretion - correction of hypokalemia - possible hemodialysis.
Rash bronchospasm and hypotension.

16. What are the terminal signs of acute laryngeal obstruction?
Less than one year and femur fracture. Spiral fractures in a non-ambulatory child
Blood glucose level for hypoglycaemia!!
Cyanosis and irregular respiratory effort
Severe illness - past history of injuries - 18 months or less - inconstent story.

17. Salicylates
Croup.
Poisoning causes hyperpnea and tachypnea - mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis - fever - N/V - dehydration - tinnitus - agitation - and seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - prolonged PT/PTT.
Sling for 3 weeks - fracture clinic at 7 days.
Poisoning causes bradycardia - hypotension - decreased respiratory rate - pinpoint pupils - somnolence - and coma.

18. Mx severe croup
Blocks Na - K - Ca channels and beta-receptors in the myocardium. Also blocks alpha and beta-receptors in the periphery. Slows AV conduction and ventricular conduction. Used to treat hemodynamically stable VT - refractory VF - pulseless VT - and SVT.
Calcium chloride
ABC - drugs - drawbloods and decontamination. Conscious and serious: 1) nasogastric charcoal or lavage. 2 Bowel irrigation + charcoal. 3) Tracheal intubation.
Nebulized adrenaline and Dexamethasone. Children admitted to a general medical ward should NOT be administer O2 as it masks their true stats.

19. Sympathomimetics
Competitive antagonist of mACh receptors. Used to treat bradycardia and AV nodal block.
Treats hypocalcemia - hyperkalemia - hypermagnesemia - and calcium channel blocker overdose.
Increases the blood pH. Used to treat refractory metabolic acidosis - hyperkalemia - and sodium channel blocker (ex. tricyclic antidepressant) overdose.
Class of drugs encompassing decongestants - amphetamines - cocaine.

20. What is gastric lavage?
Stomach pumping.
Its done with polyethylene glycol. Indicated in iron - delayed preparations and slow release.
Poisoning causes tachycardia - hypertension - fever - large but reactive pupils - sweating - agitation - psychosis - and seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - EKG changes.
Cultures but don't delay treat with flucloxacillin IV and cefotaxime IV. Give oxygen and Dopamine. Don't do lumbar puncture until child stabilized.

21. 45; 70
Severe illness - past history of injuries - 18 months or less - inconstent story.
Give steroids for management of serum sickness. Must do coagulation screen!!!
Chelation with EDTA or oral succimer should be initiated in children with a serum lead level greater than ___ ug/dL. With levels greater than ___ ug/dL - intramuscular dimercaprol should be added - and the child should be admitted for inpatient treat
Abdo XRAY!!!! do it!

22. Mx raised intracranial pressure.
Aspiration pneumonia even if intubated.
Neurosurgery if trauma. Give mannitol.
Cultures but don't delay treat with flucloxacillin IV and cefotaxime IV. Give oxygen and Dopamine. Don't do lumbar puncture until child stabilized.
Poisoning causes bradycardia - hypotension - decreased respiratory rate - pinpoint pupils - somnolence - and coma.

23. What is one of the technicalities of childabuse.
Intubate - tracheostromy or nebulized adrenaline.
Before a child can be examined for child abuse - a parent or legal guardian must give consent
Nausea vomiting and anorexia.
Class of medications encompassing atropine - scopolamine - first-generation antihistamines - and tricyclic antidepressants.

24. Hydrocarbons
'I WOULD CALL POISON HOTLINE'.
It can be biphasic. You treat them - they get better - then a few hours later it HAPPENS AGAIN! Within 48 hours. So give 3 day coUse of pred - ranitidine -
Causes tachypnea - coughing - respiratory distress - cyanosis - N/V - GI discomfort - and mental status changes. Gastric emptying should be avoided. Charcoal is ineffective. Patients should be monitored closely for aspiration.
Causes temporary atrioventricular node conduction block and interrupts re-entry circuits. Used to treat hemodynamically stable SVTs.

25. Calcium gluconate
Immobilize with plaster slab
1) Mechanical ventilation 2) Stomach decompression 3) Saline and dopamine 4) cerebral oedema w/ mannitol 5) monitor for hypokaelamia (common) 6) give benpen if ventilation required to prevent pneumoccal pneumonia complication. Induce controlled hypot
Treats hypocalcemia - hyperkalemia - hypermagnesemia - and calcium channel blocker overdose.
Poisoning causes anticholinergic effects as well as prolonged PR interval - widened QRS complex - QT prolongation - and AV block due to blockage of sodium channels. Hypotension. Pulmonary oedema

26. Signs of psychological maltreatment?
1) WARM the blood. 2) monitor serum calcium - potasium - acid base and coagulation in massive transfusion.
Its done with polyethylene glycol. Indicated in iron - delayed preparations and slow release.
The antidote is N-acetylcysteine. Gastric emptying (within 1 hour of ingestion) and activated charcoal administration (within 4 hours of ingestion) may also help.
Persitantly angry. Anxiously attached or ambivalent towards parents. Limited ability to enjoy things. Low self esteem - depressed or unresponsive. Poor social skills and developmental inhibition.

27. Epinephrine
Glucagon prefered - otherwise massive dose of adrenaline.
The antidote is N-acetylcysteine. Gastric emptying (within 1 hour of ingestion) and activated charcoal administration (within 4 hours of ingestion) may also help.
Has alpha and beta-adrenergic effects. Used to treat pulseless VT/VF - asystole - bradycardia - and shock.
Give steroids for management of serum sickness. Must do coagulation screen!!!

28. Tricyclic antidepressants
Poisoning causes anorexia - vomiting - lethargy - respiratory/CV collapse. Lab studes show metabolic acidosis with elevated anion gap - elevated serum ammonia - hypocalcemia - kidney failure - and calcium oxalate crystals on urinalysis.
Poisoning causes anticholinergic effects as well as prolonged PR interval - widened QRS complex - QT prolongation - and AV block due to blockage of sodium channels. Hypotension. Pulmonary oedema
'I WOULD CALL POISON HOTLINE'.
Gastric lavage as charcoal doesn't work. (everyone gets stomach pumped)

29. What is an important point to note about anaphylaxis?
Bone scan for occult fracture
Before a child can be examined for child abuse - a parent or legal guardian must give consent
Increases the blood pH. Used to treat refractory metabolic acidosis - hyperkalemia - and sodium channel blocker (ex. tricyclic antidepressant) overdose.
It can be biphasic. You treat them - they get better - then a few hours later it HAPPENS AGAIN! Within 48 hours. So give 3 day coUse of pred - ranitidine -

30. Amiodarone
Aspiration pneumonia even if intubated.
Poisoning causes irritability - apathy - hyperactivity - abdominal pain - constipation - behavioral problems - developmental delay - and acute encephalopathy.
Blocks Na - K - Ca channels and beta-receptors in the myocardium. Also blocks alpha and beta-receptors in the periphery. Slows AV conduction and ventricular conduction. Used to treat hemodynamically stable VT - refractory VF - pulseless VT - and SVT.
Blocks open sodium channels and prolongs the action potential. Prolongs refractory period of atria and ventricles and decreases conduction. Used to treat SVT - stable VT with pulses.

31. Amphetamine antidote
Munchausen's by proxy
Poisoning causes irritability - apathy - hyperactivity - abdominal pain - constipation - behavioral problems - developmental delay - and acute encephalopathy.
Esmolol
Antidote is naloxone.

32. What evidence should a doctor give about parental neglect
The most common accident in children in from car crashes 50% always make sure your child has an approptiate seat beat - that they are not sitting in the front seat before 12 and that if possible the car has airbags for the child. Always supervise chi
Objective signs of growth - tidiness - weight -
Antidote is naloxone.
Nebulized adrenaline and Dexamethasone. Children admitted to a general medical ward should NOT be administer O2 as it masks their true stats.

33. What is the antibiotic for Epiglottitis?
Poisoning causes tachycardia - hypertension - fever - large but reactive pupils - sweating - agitation - psychosis - and seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - EKG changes.
The antidote is N-acetylcysteine. Gastric emptying (within 1 hour of ingestion) and activated charcoal administration (within 4 hours of ingestion) may also help.
Immobilize with plaster slab
Ceftriaxone

34. Sodium Bicarbonate
Increases the blood pH. Used to treat refractory metabolic acidosis - hyperkalemia - and sodium channel blocker (ex. tricyclic antidepressant) overdose.
IM adrenaline: vasopressor and bronchodilator.
Physostigmine may be used as an antidote. Other treatments include gastric emptying - activated charcoal - whole-bowel irrigation - seizure control - and benzodiazepines for agitation.
Poisoning causes decreased cholinesterase activity.

35. What investigations should you do in suspected child abuse
Causes temporary atrioventricular node conduction block and interrupts re-entry circuits. Used to treat hemodynamically stable SVTs.
Bone scan for occult fracture
Flumazenil
Treats hypocalcemia - hyperkalemia - hypermagnesemia - and calcium channel blocker overdose.

36. Carbon monoxide
Calcium chloride
Collar and cuff. Check integrity of nerve.
Objective signs of growth - tidiness - weight -
Poisoning treated with 100% oxygen - or hyperbaric 100% oxygen if poisoning is severe.

37. Calcium channel blocker overdose antidote
Intubate - tracheostromy or nebulized adrenaline.
Calcium chloride
Antidotes are atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride.
Poisoning causes N/V - anorexia - stomach pain - GI bleeding - mental status changes/coma/seizures if massive ingestion. Lab studies will show elevated serum levels 4 hours after ingestion - along with elevated transaminases - elevated alkaline phosp

38. 20
Digoxin Fab
1) CXR 2) measure oxygenation. May get convulsion vomitting hepatorenal toxicity
Increases the blood pH. Used to treat refractory metabolic acidosis - hyperkalemia - and sodium channel blocker (ex. tricyclic antidepressant) overdose.
Lead poisoning is defined as a serum level greater than ___ ug/dL.

39. Mx of snake bit
Poisoning causes tachycardia - hypotension - tachypnea - vomiting - agitation - seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - acidosis - hypercalcemia - hypophosphotemia - and EKG changes.
It can be biphasic. You treat them - they get better - then a few hours later it HAPPENS AGAIN! Within 48 hours. So give 3 day coUse of pred - ranitidine -
Notify if abuse CONSIDERED. CONSIDERED.
Wrap upwards (even though some venom seap up still more painful and lasts longer) Premedicate w/ adrenaline. We give specifically both brown and tigersnake antivenom in victoria. Other states need to use polyvalent because other species too.

40. Beta-blocker overdose antidote
Poisoning causes lethargy - irritability - confusion - dizziness - headache - nausea - irregular breathing - cyanosis - progression to coma/death.
Ind: already intubated. Contr: Corrosives - hydrocarbons or petrochemicals.
Poisoning causes decreased cholinesterase activity.
Glucagon prefered - otherwise massive dose of adrenaline.

41. Methanol
Poisoning causes tachycardia - hypertension - fever - large but reactive pupils - sweating - agitation - psychosis - and seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - EKG changes.
Salbutamol. Methylprednisalone. Nebulized ipratropium. Aminophyline. Mgs04.
Treatment includes ethanol to block metabolism - sodium bicarbonate to correct metabolic acidosis - and folate to hasten metabolite elimination.
Give IM adrenaline - steroids - salbutamol - antihistamine.

42. Ethylene glycol
Poisoning causes anorexia - vomiting - lethargy - respiratory/CV collapse. Lab studes show metabolic acidosis with elevated anion gap - elevated serum ammonia - hypocalcemia - kidney failure - and calcium oxalate crystals on urinalysis.
Has alpha and beta-adrenergic effects. Used to treat pulseless VT/VF - asystole - bradycardia - and shock.
Blood glucose level for hypoglycaemia!!
Abdo XRAY!!!! do it!

43. Indications of non-accidental injury
Antidotes are atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride.
Retinal haemorrhages in unexplained headinjury.Must be assessed by opthalmologist. Do coagulation as this can manifest as bruising.
Aspiration Pneumonia
Class of drugs encompassing decongestants - amphetamines - cocaine.

44. Displaced surgical neck of humerous
Poisoning causes N/V - inebriation - increase in minute ventilation to offset increased anion gap metabolic acidosis - blurred vision/optic disc edema starting 18-24 hours after ingestion.
Objective signs of growth - tidiness - weight -
Blocks open sodium channels and prolongs the action potential. Prolongs refractory period of atria and ventricles and decreases conduction. Used to treat SVT - stable VT with pulses.
Normally treated with sling alone. Seek advice.

45. What is the most appropriate examination in a child with suspected lead ingestion?
Class of medications encompassing atropine - scopolamine - first-generation antihistamines - and tricyclic antidepressants.
1) sodium bicarbonate 2) hyperventilation 3) diazepam (anticonvuslant) 4) antidysrhytmia (phenytoin)
Has alpha and beta-adrenergic effects. Used to treat pulseless VT/VF - asystole - bradycardia - and shock.
Abdo XRAY!!!! do it!

46. What is the general management of poisoning?
Neurosurgery if trauma. Give mannitol.
Severe illness - past history of injuries - 18 months or less - inconstent story.
Poisoning causes tachycardia - hypertension - fever - large but reactive pupils - sweating - agitation - psychosis - and seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - EKG changes.
ABC - drugs - drawbloods and decontamination. Conscious and serious: 1) nasogastric charcoal or lavage. 2 Bowel irrigation + charcoal. 3) Tracheal intubation.

47. Tricyclic antidepressants overdose
1) sodium bicarbonate 2) hyperventilation 3) diazepam (anticonvuslant) 4) antidysrhytmia (phenytoin)
Give IM adrenaline - steroids - salbutamol - antihistamine.
The antidote is N-acetylcysteine. Gastric emptying (within 1 hour of ingestion) and activated charcoal administration (within 4 hours of ingestion) may also help.
Lead poisoning is defined as a serum level greater than ___ ug/dL.

48. Mx of petroleum overdose
Neurotoxins - procagulants. Rhabdomyolysins.
Nausea vomiting and anorexia.
Physostigmine may be used as an antidote. Other treatments include gastric emptying - activated charcoal - whole-bowel irrigation - seizure control - and benzodiazepines for agitation.
1) CXR 2) measure oxygenation. May get convulsion vomitting hepatorenal toxicity

49. What psychiatric disease defined as childabuse?

50. What is the most common caUse of acute laryngeal obstruction?
Neurotoxins - procagulants. Rhabdomyolysins.
Croup.
It can cause fatal bronchioloitis obliterans
Nebulized adrenaline and Dexamethasone. Children admitted to a general medical ward should NOT be administer O2 as it masks their true stats.