Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

Henoch-Schönlein purpura commonly occurs in _____

Hint: season

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is most common in _____

Hint: demographic

_____ is a small-vessel vasculitis caused by IgA immune complex deposition

What is the management for Henoch-Schönlein purpura? _____

How is Henoch-Schönlein purpura diagnosed? _____

What is the prognosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura? _____

_____ classically presents with: - Palpable purpura on the buttocks and lower extremities - Arthritis/Arthralgias - Abdominal pain - Renal involvement

In septic arthritis the joint appears _____ and erythematous & warm

WBC in synovial fluid analysis of septic arthritis will be _____

Hint: Low, Same, Raised

A child presents with joint pain, limp, fever and lethargy. What should you rule out? _____