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Common Childhood Conditions - Coggle Diagram
Common Childhood Conditions
Conditions
Coughs / Colds
Viral Infections
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Tonsillitis
Ear infections
Hand foot and mouth
Chickenpox
Injuries – bruises, wounds, fractures
Diarrhea and vomiting
Slapped cheek - virus
Rashes
Fever
Allergies
Constipation
Teething
Nappy Rash
Measles
Long-term health conditions
What to focus on with actute conditions
Causes - what causes the condition?
Assessment - carry out the A - E-assessment
Symptoms - what are the signs and symptoms
Priorities - what are the key priorities in care?
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Gastroenteritis
Norovirus – “winter vomiting bug”
Food poisoning
Underlying bowel condition – such as IBS, Coeliac disease
Side effects of a medication
The result of another condition
Allergies and tolerances
Causes:
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Stomach cramps
Painful abdomen
Headaches
Muscle aches
High temperature
Symptoms
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
A - E for D & V
Airway – Is her airway patent, is there stridor, is she swallowing saliva?
Breathing – Respiratory rate, O2 saturations, any sign of respiratory distress (recession, nasal flaring, tracheal tug, wheeze, positioning/posture, elevated respiratory rate)?
Circulation - Pulse, BP, CRT, signs of dehydration (skin turgor, mucous membranes)
Disability- AVPU, GCS, “don’t forget glucose”
Exposure - Rashes, temperature? , other factors?
Main priorities for D & V
Management of pain
Hydration status and rehydration
Reassurance/explanation
Temperature
Viral infections (eg coughs/colds)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s)
Chickenpox, measles, mumps
Bacterial infections (eg tonsillitis)
Serious illness such as sepsis or meningitis
Infected wounds
Causes
How may a child present with a temp?
Flushed cheeks
Shivering
Feeling unwell
States they feel hot (or cold)
Sweating
High temperature recorded on a thermometer
If a child gets too hot, SIDS can be significant and febrile convulsions can occur.
A - E for temp
Airway – Is his airway patent, is there stridor, is he swallowing saliva?
Breathing – Respiratory rate, O2 saturations, any sign of respiratory distress (recession, nasal flaring, tracheal tug, wheeze, positioning/posture, elevated respiratory rate)?
Circulation - Pulse, BP, CRT, signs of dehydration
Disability - AVPU, GCS, “don’t forget glucose”, headache, photophobia
Exposure - Rashes (non-blanching?), temperature? , neck stiffness, other factors?
Main priorities for temp
Temperature – unknown cause
Possibility of something significant (eg meningitis)
Urgent medical review
Close observation
Assist with interventions
Stridor
Fever
Stridor
Dyspnoea
Systemically unwell – pale lethargic
May drool / unable to swallow
Children will often sit upright with their mouths open
Croup
Cold symptoms
Low-grade fever
Sudden onset – often at night
Barking cough
Stridor
Harsh cry/hoarseness
Epiglottis
A - E for stridor
Breathing – Respiratory rate, O2 saturations, cough, hoarse voice, any sign of respiratory distress (recession, nasal flaring, tracheal tug, wheeze, positioning/posture, elevated respiratory rate)?
Circulation - Pulse, BP, CRT, signs of dehydration (skin turgor, mucous membranes)
Disability - AVPU, GCS, “don’t forget glucose”
Exposure - Rashes, temperature? , other factors?
Main piorties for stridor
Monitoring and supporting breathing
Medical review
Signs of deterioration
Reassure
Explanations
Rash
Viral infections
Chickenpox
Measles
Allergy
Hand foot and mouth
Slapped cheek
Nappy rash
Eczema
Reaction to medications
Sepsis
causes
Rash symptoms
where on the body
Distribution – generalised, groups/clusters, specific area
Number
Description
Raised or flat
Colour
Pustule/vesicle
Itchy or painful
Shape
Size
Blanching
Question to ask if a child has a rash
How long the rash has been present
Any other symptoms the child / young person may have
Other factors – being on holiday, are they unwell, changes to lifestyle, family history, family affected
A - E for rash
Airway – Is the airway patent, is there a stridor, are they swallowing saliva? Can you see any spots/ulcers?
Breathing – Respiratory rate, O2 saturations, any sign of respiratory distress (recession, nasal flaring, tracheal tug, wheeze, positioning/posture, elevated respiratory rate)?
Circulation - Pulse, BP, CRT, signs of dehydration (skin turgor, mucous membranes)
Disability - AVPU, GCS, “don’t forget glucose”
Exposure - Rashes, temperature? , other factors? Where else are there spots?
Main piroties for rash
Pain management
Fluid / remaining hydrated
Infection control
Reassure / explanation