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Kaumarabhritya · Paper I · Topic 19

Atyayika Rogas (Emergency Paediatrics)

SubjectKaumarabhritya (AyUG-KB) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 19 TermIII Weightage12 marks (topics 19–22 together) Hours3 LH · 2 NLHT · 3 NLHP Topic ID3/kaumarabhritya/1-19

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Paediatric emergencies–Status epilepticus, Febrile seizures, Acute breathlessness, Poisoning, Shock, Burns, Foreign body Aspiration, Insect bite, Cardiorespiratory Arrest
  2. 2Fluid resuscitation techniques, IV access, Nebulization and PR medications in different conditions

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Status Epilepticus and describe the symptoms and management of Status Epilepticus.
  • Describe the symptoms and management of Acute Breathlessness, Cardiorespiratory Arrest and Foreign Body in Respiratory Tract.
  • Describe the symptoms and management of Poisoning and Insect bites.
  • Describe the symptoms and management of Shock in children.
  • Apply the fluid resuscitation methods and techniques in paediatric emergencies.
  • Demonstrate the procedure of IV cannulation on pediatric task trainers.
  • Demonstrate the steps to revive an unconscious child.
  • Prepare for the administration of nebulization and per rectal medications used in paediatric practice.
  • Identify life-saving medications and enlist their indication.

Notes

Detailed notes for Atyayika Rogas (Emergency Paediatrics) are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.