Rare Air
Quid Pro Quo
Don't Be Rash
Quit Bugging Me
Hard to Stomach
100
A common cause of respiratory distress in infants, this condition is traditionally associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
What is bronchiolitis?
100
From the latin for "each day".
What is QD?
100
Although often described as honey-crusted, there's nothing sweet about this bacteria-caused rash.
What is impetigo?
100
This bacteria is the most common cause of meningitis in the neonatal period.
What is GBS?
100
A common cause of diarrhea in hospitalized patients, this condition is one of the few that is better treated by oral rather than IV antibiotics.
What is C. diff colitis?
200
This medication is used to treat croup.
What is racemic epinepherine?
200
From the latin for "nothing by mouth".
What is NPO?
200
This rash can look (and feel) scary, but usually just requires supportive care in the hospital setting.
What is Henoch-Schonlein purpura?
200
This offending bug might make you feel like you're having a bad hair day, but paradoxically it is more likely to affect someone with better personal hygiene.
What is pediculus capitis (head louse)?
200
While we might call them "happy spitters", there's nothing happy about getting in the way of a baby's projectile vomit caused by this condition.
What is pyloric stenosis?
300
Caused by retained amniotic fluid, this condition typically resolves over the first 24-72 hours of life.
What is TTN (Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn)?
300
From the latin for "immediately".
What is STAT?
300
Describing this rash might make you think about cutting the cord.
What is molluscum contagiosum?
300
The incidence of epiglottitis has significantly decreased due to vaccination against this bacteria.
What is H. flu?
300
This cause of intermittent severe abdominal pain in toddlers can be addressed by a procedure that is both diagnostic and therapeutic.
What is intusseception?
400
You would not be surprised to find this on a CXR of an asthmatic who had been improving until they suddenly developed unilateral chest pain and increasing respiratory distress.
What is a pneumothorax?
400
From the latin for "left eye".
What is OS?
400
This rash might look like a reason to call DCF, but is actually caused by a virus.
What is slapped cheek rash (Parvovirus)?
400
Traditionally treated with amoxicillin, this bug's most common presentation is a self-limited condition. We treat because issues that might manifest themselves later on in life.
What is GAS?
400
Bilious emesis in a 6 week old should immediately trigger concern for this.
What is malrotation with volvulus?
500
If bilateral, this condition can present immediately following birth with severe respiratory distress. However, if unilateral, it might remain hidden until the baby tries to feed or gets its first cold.
What is choanal atresia?
500
From the latin for "droplet".
What is GTT?
500
This rash is not caused by a bacteria, but this condition, and is often accompanied by fever, conjunctivitis, and a fruit colored tongue.
What is Kawasaki Disease?
500
This bacteria is known to cause osteomyelitis in patients with sickle cell anemia.
What is Salmonella?
500
This cause of abdominal pain in neutropenic patients, typically affecting the terminal ileum and cecum, is cause for alarm and requires immediate transition to parenteral nutrition.
What is typhlitis?