Pertussis
This is the alternative name for Pertussis
What is whooping cough?
This is the cardinal symptom of Croup.
What is a barking cough? (sounds like a seal)
This is the medical term for coughing up blood or bloody mucous.
What is hemoptysis?
A visual assessment of this on an infant is one of the fastest ways to get information on hydration status.
What is the anterior fontanel?
You should have this emergency equipment with the patient at all times if you suspect epiglottitis!
This is the medical term that refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin around the mouth.
What is circumoral cyanosis?
This is the class of medications used to treat airway inflammation associated with mild-moderate croup.
What are steroids?
Don't wear white in the summer heat! A side effect of taking this antibiotic will leave you with noticeable orange-hued sweat stains!
What is Rifampin?
When muscles around the ribs and neck pull inward during inhalation, causing visible depressions, it is referred to as this.
What are breathing retractions?
You should NEVER do this with a patient suspected of having epiglottitis. It could cause laryngeal spasm and completely occlude the airway!
What is use a tongue depressor to visualize the throat?
A patient diagnosed with pertussis should be placed on this type of precaution while in the hospital.
What is droplet precautions?
This virus most often causes croup
What is Parainfluenza virus?
The patient suspected of having (+) TB will be placed on this type of precautions.
What is Airborne?
Holy boogers! Help those little congested nasal airways by using this over the counter (OTC) option frequently kept in the cold and allergy medication aisle.
What is saline nasal spray?
Patients experiencing respiratory distress often instinctively assume this body position.
What is tripod position?
This is the medical term for the hair-like projections that facilitate the removal of organisms and waste from the bronchi.
What is cilia?
High-pitched, harsh, musical breath sounds heard primarily during inspiration are referred to as this medical term.
What is Stridor?
While following the treatment protocol for active TB, this is how long it will take for risk of transmission to decrease.
What is 2-3 weeks for a decrease in risk of transmission?
RSV causes inflammation and mucous buildup in these small airways.
What are bronchioles?
Most epiglottitis cases in young children are caused by this. That's why the vaccine for it is recommended for all children < 5 years old.
What is Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)?
This is the name of vaccine for children and this is the name of the vaccine for adults!
What is Dtap for children and Tdap for adults?
You should monitor your patient for at least 2 hours after administering this. You'll need to watch for round inflammation!
What is Racemic Epinephrine Nebulizer?
This is the name of the vaccine administered to infants and small children in countries where TB is prevalent. Be mindful that receiving the vaccine within the last 10 years could result in a false (+) Mantoux skin test!
What is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine (BCG)?
This is the name of a monoclonal antibody that prevents RSV for approximately 28-30 days and requires multiple doses throughout the RSV season.
What is Palivizumab?
If the cause of epiglottitis is suspected to be bacterial in origin, you'll need these two types of medications - STAT!
What are antibiotics and steroids?