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Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
Occurs primarily in children ... by a 1 to 3 day URI ... Respiratory failure Management ... Continuous positive airway ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Inhaled Foreign Body Management ... manoeuvre in older children ... as they may cause ... Maneuver #Choking #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Airway
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Diagnosis and Management ... Often an URTI like ... Commonly affects children ... increasing upper airway ... #pediatrics #peds
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
in children Common ... bacterial causes ... in children: • ... from contiguous focus ... #peds #differential
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Epilepticus in children ... maintain ABC (airway ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... neurology #pediatrics #peds