CRACKCast E170 – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Disease of the Lungs

Core questions:   Name 8 non-infectious causes that may present as pneumonia Describe the workup for a child with suspected pneumonia? What are the typical causes of bacterial pneumonia and viral pneumonia in the following age groups: 1 month – 3 months 3 months – 5 years ≥ 5 years What is the empiric treatment of bacterial pneumonia in these age groups for outpatients? For inpatients? List 8 complications of pneumonia List 6 criteria for admission with pneumonia What are three clinical complications of cystic fibrosis? What is the pathophysiology of CF? How is suspected pneumonia in a patient with CF treated?   Wisecracks:   What is the cause of whooping cough? What are the stages of whooping cough? How is whooping cough managed? How is the flu shot used in the pediatric population? Describe common pneumonia syndromes: Chlamydia trachomatis Mycoplasma pneumonia   What is the most common bacterial infection in CF?