L3 Unwell Infant Child V8 November 2022 (1)-pages-4.pdf

Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) URTIs are common reasons for paediatric presentation in winter Include tonsillitis/sore throat, otitis media, common cold, rhinosinusitis, acute cough/bronchitis 25% of all under 5’s see thei...

Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) URTIs are common reasons for paediatric presentation in winter Include tonsillitis/sore throat, otitis media, common cold, rhinosinusitis, acute cough/bronchitis 25% of all under 5’s see their GP every year for tonsillitis ©Department of Clinical Education & Standards  Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) Signs and Symptoms – Sore throat, Cough, Fever, Headache, Earache, Systemic illness and feeling lethargic, Offensive breath, Inflamed, purulent tonsils Management – URTI are usually self-limiting. Offer advice to parents such as: rest, extra fluids, analgesia JRCALC PLUS – Guidelines - respiratory illness in children ©Department of Clinical Education & Standards  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