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What is a common cause of pneumonia in children?
What is a common cause of pneumonia in children?
- Viruses
- Only bacteria
- Only fungi
- All of the above (correct)
Pneumonia is responsible for 15% of deaths among children under 5 worldwide.
Pneumonia is responsible for 15% of deaths among children under 5 worldwide.
True (A)
What should be considered a reason for hospital admission for children with respiratory issues?
What should be considered a reason for hospital admission for children with respiratory issues?
Diminished fluid intake
Signs of pneumonia can include ________, nasal flaring, and cyanosis.
Signs of pneumonia can include ________, nasal flaring, and cyanosis.
Match the following signs of pneumonia with their descriptions:
Match the following signs of pneumonia with their descriptions:
What could indicate respiratory compromise in a child?
What could indicate respiratory compromise in a child?
Children under the age of two are not at risk for hospital admission due to respiratory issues.
Children under the age of two are not at risk for hospital admission due to respiratory issues.
Study Notes
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs)
- Hospital admission is required for infants and children with any of the following:
- Time critical ABCD (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability)
- Diminished fluid intake
- Tenderness behind the ear (possible mastoiditis)
- Any respiratory compromise
- All children under two years old
Pneumonia / LRTIs
- Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
- Pneumonia accounts for 15% of all deaths of children under 5 years old worldwide.
- Pneumonia killed approximately 808,694 children globally in 2017.
- Signs and symptoms: cough, fever, tachypnoea, nasal flaring, chest indrawing, and cyanosis.
- Physical examination may reveal:
- Crackles/absent breath sounds
- Respiratory distress
- Reduced saturations
- X-ray may show consolidation
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This quiz covers important aspects of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) and pneumonia, focusing on symptoms, causes, and necessary hospital admissions for young children. Learn about the criteria for urgent care and the global impact of pneumonia on child mortality. Test your knowledge on respiratory conditions and their management.
