Paediatrics

• How many ml in an oz?


  30 ml
• What is another name for viral swabs?


  Nasopharyngeal aspirate
• What does BINDS stand for in Paediatric Hx taking?


  Birth

  Immunisations

  Nutrition

  Development

  Social services
• In resp infection (e.g. bronchiolitis, VIW), when is it safe to discharge?


  No longer have an O2 requirement -> saturating on RA for at least 12 hrs & not dropping sats when asleep

  If having nebs, going 4 hourly between nebs

  Feeding well enough to keep hydrated
• Why is aspirin contraindicated in children?

  Risk of Reye's syndrome