PLAB 1 (GMC, international medical graduates) · Paediatrics
Neonates and infants
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- A baby is noted to be jaundiced at 18 hours of age. What is the appropriate action?
- A 3-week-old boy has projectile vomiting after every feed but remains hungry. A palpable olive-shaped mass is felt in the epigastrium. Which biochemical picture is expected?
- A 9-month-old has paroxysms of colicky pain with drawing up of the legs, pallor, vomiting and redcurrant jelly stool. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A newborn has not passed meconium by 48 hours and has abdominal distension. Rectal examination produces an explosive release of stool. Which diagnosis is suspected?
- Why is vitamin K offered to all newborns in the UK?
- A baby has a positive Barlow test at the newborn examination. What does this indicate and what is the next step?
- A newborn is unresponsive with no respiratory effort after birth. According to Newborn Life Support, what is the first step after drying and stimulating?
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