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Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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1. Calcium channel blocker overdose antidote
Hypotension - bronchospasma and upper airway obstruction becasue of oedema
Collar and cuff. Check integrity of nerve.
Calcium chloride
Instructions on plaster care - analgesia for home. Greensticks by GP - all others at fracture clinic.

2. Undisplaced surgical neck of humerous?
Sling for 3 weeks - fracture clinic at 7 days.
Poisoning causes delirium - drowsiness - hallucinations - seizure - flushing - fixed dilated pupils - fever - cardiac dysrhythmias - dry mouth - speech and swallowing difficulties - nausea - and vomiting.
Normally treated with sling alone. Seek advice.
Antidote is deferoxamine chelation. Charcoal is ineffective.

3. Mx severe croup
Physostigmine may be used as an antidote. Other treatments include gastric emptying - activated charcoal - whole-bowel irrigation - seizure control - and benzodiazepines for agitation.
Nebulized adrenaline and Dexamethasone. Children admitted to a general medical ward should NOT be administer O2 as it masks their true stats.
Aspiration pneumonia even if intubated.
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.

4. Epinephrine
Immobilize with plaster slab
Has alpha and beta-adrenergic effects. Used to treat pulseless VT/VF - asystole - bradycardia - and shock.
Can cause electrolysis corrosion. Perforate esophageus or cause oesaphageal tracheal fistula. Endoscopy
CHARCOAL! except for lithium - iron - alcohol - lead.

5. Ethylene glycol
Release NEUROTOXINS both have antivenom
Aspiration Pneumonia
Esmolol
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.

6. How do snake bites damage?
Skin or vascular compromise
Collar and cuff. Check integrity of nerve.
Retinal haemorrhages in unexplained headinjury.Must be assessed by opthalmologist. Do coagulation as this can manifest as bruising.
Neurotoxins - procagulants. Rhabdomyolysins.

7. When is reduction required in fracture?
Skin or vascular compromise
... blood sugars for hypoglycaemia
Flurescence in ultraviolet light.
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

8. Atropine
Competitive antagonist of mACh receptors. Used to treat bradycardia and AV nodal block.
Antidotes are atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride.
Munchausen's by proxy
Instructions on plaster care - analgesia for home. Greensticks by GP - all others at fracture clinic.

9. What investigations should you do in suspected child abuse
Rash bronchospasm and hypotension.
Salbutamol. Methylprednisalone. Nebulized ipratropium. Aminophyline. Mgs04.
Objective signs of growth - tidiness - weight -
Bone scan for occult fracture

10. Anticholinergics
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.
Before a child can be examined for child abuse - a parent or legal guardian must give consent
Class of medications encompassing atropine - scopolamine - first-generation antihistamines - and tricyclic antidepressants.
Physostigmine may be used as an antidote. Other treatments include gastric emptying - activated charcoal - whole-bowel irrigation - seizure control - and benzodiazepines for agitation.

11. What is the antibiotic for Epiglottitis?
Ceftriaxone
'I WOULD CALL POISON HOTLINE'.
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.
1) CXR 2) measure oxygenation. May get convulsion vomitting hepatorenal toxicity

12. Ethanol
Poisoning causes lethargy - CNS depression - N/V - ataxia - respiratory depression - hypotension - hypothermia - and coma. Laboratory studies show hypoglycemia - hypokalemia - elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis.
CHARCOAL! except for lithium - iron - alcohol - lead.
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
Causes temporary atrioventricular node conduction block and interrupts re-entry circuits. Used to treat hemodynamically stable SVTs.

13. What is gastric lavage?
Poisoning causes delirium - drowsiness - hallucinations - seizure - flushing - fixed dilated pupils - fever - cardiac dysrhythmias - dry mouth - speech and swallowing difficulties - nausea - and vomiting.
Antidote is deferoxamine chelation. Charcoal is ineffective.
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
Stomach pumping.

14. Cyanide
CHARCOAL! except for lithium - iron - alcohol - lead.
Discobalt edetate
Severe illness - past history of injuries - 18 months or less - inconstent story.
Notify if abuse CONSIDERED. CONSIDERED.

15. Anticholinergics
Causes BAD constipation. Upsets fluid and electrolyte balance.
Class of medications encompassing atropine - scopolamine - first-generation antihistamines - and tricyclic antidepressants.
Poisoning causes salivation - lacrimation - urination - defecation - gastric cramping - emesis - small but reactive pupils - sweating - muscle fasciculations - confusion - and coma.
Bone scan for occult fracture

16. Hydrocarbons
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.
Ind: already intubated. Contr: Corrosives - hydrocarbons or petrochemicals.
Salbutamol. Methylprednisalone. Nebulized ipratropium. Aminophyline. Mgs04.
Poisoning causes nausea - vomiting - anorexia. Serum levels elevated 4-24 hours after ingestion. Late elevation of heaptic transaminases and PT.

17. What is the risk of gastrointestinal decompression in a person with decreased conscious state?
Poisoning treated by alkalinization of the serum to promote renal excretion - correction of hypokalemia - possible hemodialysis.
... blood sugars for hypoglycaemia
Aspiration pneumonia even if intubated.
Glucagon prefered - otherwise massive dose of adrenaline.

18. Signs of psychological maltreatment?
Class of medications encompassing atropine - scopolamine - first-generation antihistamines - and tricyclic antidepressants.
Salbutamol. Methylprednisalone. Nebulized ipratropium. Aminophyline. Mgs04.
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.
Poisoning treated by alkalinization of the serum to promote renal excretion - correction of hypokalemia - possible hemodialysis.

19. Lidocaine
Objective signs of growth - tidiness - weight -
Normally treated with sling alone. Seek advice.
Blocks fast sodium channels - decreases ventricular automaticity and surpresses ventricular arrhythmias. Used to treat pulseless VT/VF - VT with pulses.
Treats hypocalcemia - hyperkalemia - hypermagnesemia - and calcium channel blocker overdose.

20. Acetaminophen
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.
Poisoning causes N/V - diarrhea - GI bleeding - acute liver failure - seizures - shock - and coma. Lab studies show elevated serum levels 3-5 hours after ingestion - metabolic acidosis - hyperglycemia - increased bilirubin and LFTs - prolonged PT - i
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

21. What are the early symptoms of paracetamol overdose?
'I WOULD CALL POISON HOTLINE'.
Class of drugs encompassing decongestants - amphetamines - cocaine.
1) sodium bicarbonate 2) hyperventilation 3) diazepam (anticonvuslant) 4) antidysrhytmia (phenytoin)
Nausea vomiting and anorexia.

22. When and how would you do whole bowel irrigation?
Normally treated with sling alone. Seek advice.
Its done with polyethylene glycol. Indicated in iron - delayed preparations and slow release.
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
Aspiration pneumonia even if intubated.

23. Ibuprofen
1) CXR 2) measure oxygenation. May get convulsion vomitting hepatorenal toxicity
CHARCOAL! except for lithium - iron - alcohol - lead.
Normally treated with sling alone. Seek advice.
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

24. What is the general management of poisoning?
Aspiration Pneumonia
CHARCOAL! except for lithium - iron - alcohol - lead.
Skin or vascular compromise
ABC - drugs - drawbloods and decontamination. Conscious and serious: 1) nasogastric charcoal or lavage. 2 Bowel irrigation + charcoal. 3) Tracheal intubation.

25. what makes you suspicious of non-accidental injury.
Less than one year and femur fracture. Spiral fractures in a non-ambulatory child
Esmolol
Release NEUROTOXINS both have antivenom
Poisoning treated with 100% oxygen - or hyperbaric 100% oxygen if poisoning is severe.

26. Undisplaced radial shaft fracture
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.
Collar and cuff. Check integrity of nerve.
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.
Skin or vascular compromise

27. Amphetamine antidote
Esmolol
Bone scan for occult fracture
Aspiration Pneumonia
Croup.

28. OSCE: What are the five princples of discharging a patient with a fracture?
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.
Croup.
Skin or vascular compromise
Instructions on plaster care - analgesia for home. Greensticks by GP - all others at fracture clinic.

29. Sympathomimetics
Poisoning causes nausea - vomiting - anorexia. Serum levels elevated 4-24 hours after ingestion. Late elevation of heaptic transaminases and PT.
Immobilize with plaster slab
Antidotes are fomepizole or ethanol. Sodium bicarbonate and hemodialysis may also be helpful.
Poisoning causes tachycardia - hypertension - fever - large but reactive pupils - sweating - agitation - psychosis - and seizures. Lab studies show hyperglycemia - hypokalemia - EKG changes.

30. Methanol
1) WARM the blood. 2) monitor serum calcium - potasium - acid base and coagulation in massive transfusion.
Intubate - tracheostromy or nebulized adrenaline.
Flumazenil
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.

31. OSCE: what must you say you would do if someone is poisoned?

32. Indications of non-accidental injury
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 -
Retinal haemorrhages in unexplained headinjury.Must be assessed by opthalmologist. Do coagulation as this can manifest as bruising.
Poisoning causes lethargy - CNS depression - N/V - ataxia - respiratory depression - hypotension - hypothermia - and coma. Laboratory studies show hypoglycemia - hypokalemia - elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis.
Less than one year and femur fracture. Spiral fractures in a non-ambulatory child

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

34. What psychiatric disease defined as childabuse?

35. What are the other treatments for anaphylaxis?
Treats hypocalcemia - hyperkalemia - hypermagnesemia - and calcium channel blocker overdose.
Treatment includes ethanol to block metabolism - sodium bicarbonate to correct metabolic acidosis - and folate to hasten metabolite elimination.
Give IM adrenaline - steroids - salbutamol - antihistamine.
CHARCOAL! except for lithium - iron - alcohol - lead.

36. Middle Clavicle fracture management?
Poisoning causes bradycardia - hypotension - decreased respiratory rate - pinpoint pupils - somnolence - and coma.
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
Sling for 2-3 weeks. Lump up to one year. No sport for 6 weeks. No xray review.
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 -

37. What is the first line investigation in a young child who has consumed alcohol?
Salbutamol. Methylprednisalone. Nebulized ipratropium. Aminophyline. Mgs04.
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.
Less than one year and femur fracture. Spiral fractures in a non-ambulatory child
... blood sugars for hypoglycaemia

38. What is the most important investigation in suspected alcohol poisoning in young person?
1) WARM the blood. 2) monitor serum calcium - potasium - acid base and coagulation in massive transfusion.
Neurosurgery if trauma. Give mannitol.
Stomach pumping.
Blood glucose level for hypoglycaemia!!

39. What are the side effects of N-acety-p-benzoquinine?
Poisoning causes delirium - drowsiness - hallucinations - seizure - flushing - fixed dilated pupils - fever - cardiac dysrhythmias - dry mouth - speech and swallowing difficulties - nausea - and vomiting.
Antidote is deferoxamine chelation. Charcoal is ineffective.
Rash bronchospasm and hypotension.
Antidote is naloxone.

40. Salicylates
Esmolol
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.
Salbutamol. Methylprednisalone. Nebulized ipratropium. Aminophyline. Mgs04.
Ind: already intubated. Contr: Corrosives - hydrocarbons or petrochemicals.

41. Opiates
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.
Notify if abuse CONSIDERED. CONSIDERED.
Poisoning causes bradycardia - hypotension - decreased respiratory rate - pinpoint pupils - somnolence - and coma.

42. Carbon monoxide
Blocks fast sodium channels - decreases ventricular automaticity and surpresses ventricular arrhythmias. Used to treat pulseless VT/VF - VT with pulses.
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.
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
Laboratory indices of poisoning include metabolic acidosis with normal PaO2 - myoglobinuria on urine dipstick - and increased blood carboxyhemoglobin.

43. What is an important point to note about anaphylaxis?
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.
Severe illness - past history of injuries - 18 months or less - inconstent story.
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 -
Class of medications encompassing atropine - scopolamine - first-generation antihistamines - and tricyclic antidepressants.

44. Management of septicaemia shock

45. Lead
Flumazenil
Poisoning causes N/V - diarrhea - GI bleeding - acute liver failure - seizures - shock - and coma. Lab studies show elevated serum levels 3-5 hours after ingestion - metabolic acidosis - hyperglycemia - increased bilirubin and LFTs - prolonged PT - i
Poisoning causes irritability - apathy - hyperactivity - abdominal pain - constipation - behavioral problems - developmental delay - and acute encephalopathy.
Class of drugs encompassing decongestants - amphetamines - cocaine.

46. Organophosphates
1) sodium bicarbonate 2) hyperventilation 3) diazepam (anticonvuslant) 4) antidysrhytmia (phenytoin)
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
Poisoning causes salivation - lacrimation - urination - defecation - gastric cramping - emesis - small but reactive pupils - sweating - muscle fasciculations - confusion - and coma.
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

47. Carbon monoxide
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
Calcium chloride
Poisoning treated with 100% oxygen - or hyperbaric 100% oxygen if poisoning is severe.

48. 45; 70
Croup.
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
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 -
Antidote is deferoxamine chelation. Charcoal is ineffective.

49. Tricyclic antidepressants
Poisoning treated with 100% oxygen - or hyperbaric 100% oxygen if poisoning is severe.
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
Digoxin Fab
Hypotension - bronchospasma and upper airway obstruction becasue of oedema

50. What are the three features of anaphylaxis
Flurescence in ultraviolet light.
Digoxin Fab
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
Hypotension - bronchospasma and upper airway obstruction becasue of oedema