Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 PDF
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This document provides information about unwell infants and children, specifically focusing on upper respiratory tract infections. It details signs and symptoms of pneumonia/LRTIs. It includes possible causes and hospital admission criteria. The document seems to be aimed at medical professionals and includes sections on management.
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Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) Hospital admission for any: Time critical ABCD Diminished fluid intake Tenderness behind the ear (mastoiditis) Any respiratory compromise All children under two years old...
Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) Hospital admission for any: Time critical ABCD Diminished fluid intake Tenderness behind the ear (mastoiditis) Any respiratory compromise All children under two years old JRCALC PLUS – Guidelines - respiratory illness in children ©Department of Clinical Education & Standards Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Pneumonia / LRTIs Pneumonia is a form of an acute respiratory infection caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. Pneumonia accounts for 15% of all deaths of children under 5 years old, killing 808 694 children globally in 2017. ©Department of Clinical Education & Consolidation on x-ray Standards Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Signs and Symptoms – cough, fever, tachypnoea, nasal flaring, chest in drawing and cyanosis. Physical examination may reveal: Crackles/absent breath sounds Respiratory distress Reduced saturations
