Notes in 3. LRTIs

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Published	02/10/2024	Common Presentation of {{c2::Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs)}} {{c1::48 hrs}} {{c1::Fever (>38.5 C) — except Bronchiolitis}} {{c1::SOB}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Tracheitis}} {{c1::Pain}} {{c1::Pus laden trachea}} {{c1::Croup (Stridor, Hoarse voice, Barking cough)}} {{c1::Fever}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Croup}} {{c1::Coryza and Fever}} {{c1::Stridor}} {{c1::Hoarse voice}} {{c1::Barking cough}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pneumonia}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}} {{c1::Productive cough +/- crepitations}} {{c1::Focal signs (i.e. in one a…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Bronchitis}} {{c1::Rattly cough}} {{c1::Post-tussive vomit}} {{c1::No wheeze/crepitations}} {{c1::Child very well but parents wo…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Bronchiolitis}} {{c1::No fever}} {{c1::Nasal stuffiness}} {{c1::Tachypnoea}} {{c1::Poor feeding}} {{c1::Cough with crackles +/- …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pertussis}} {{c1::Catarrhal Phase (1-2 weeks): Symptoms of Coryza e.g. blocked nose, nasal discharge}} {{c1::Paroxysmal Phase (3…
Published	02/10/2024	Score used for Assessment of {{c2::Pneumonia}} {{c1::C – Confusion (new disorientation in person, place or time)}} {{c1::U – Urea …
Published	02/10/2024	Key Principles of Managing LRTIs {{c1::Reassurance of Parents and Precise Safety-Netting}} {{c1::Key is Supportive treatment (Oxygenation, Hydration, …
Published	02/10/2024	Harm/Benefit Analysis in Prescribing Antibiotics for RTIs {{c1::Would treatment with antibiotics justify the likely harm?}} {{c1::Third to half of ant…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Tracheitis}}, a LRTIs, is {{c1::Co-amoxiclav (Augmentin)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Croup}}, a LRTI, is {{c1::Oral and Nebulised Steroids e.g. dexamethasone}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Pneumonia}} {{c1::Observation if symptoms are mild}} {{c1::If presenting with 2 days fever, cough +/- crepitations, and focal signs…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Bronchitis {{c1::Bacterial ‒ Antibiotics}} {{c1::Viral ‒ Supportive management (drinking more fluid, paracetamol, bronchodilators.. etc.)…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Empyema}}, a LRTI, is via {{c1::IV antibiotics}} +/- {{c1::drainage}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Bronchiolitis}}, a LRTI,  {{c1::Maximal observation and Minimal intervention}} {{c1::Supportive treatment (Oxygenation, Hydrat…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of {{c2::Pertussis}}, a LRTI, {{c1::Azithromycin}} {{c1::Macrolides (e.g. clarithromycin, erythromycin)}} {{c1::Doxycycline}}
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