PE22-Paediatric Surgical Emergencies Paediatric Surgical Emergencies Quiz Paediatric Surgical Emergencies Quiz This short quiz allows us to ensure there has been some learning through watching this video. Although this quiz is optional, we are unable to provide you with a certificate unless you complete it along with the feedback form. A pass mark of 80% is required to pass. Confirmation of participation I confirm that I have watched this entire presentation. Which of the following is not a mechanism by which a button battery can damage the oesophagus? * Heavy metal toxicity Leakage Electrolysis Pressure necrosis Thermal injury Which of the following is not true regarding the management of impacted oesophageal button batteries in children? * A battery located at or above the clavicles should be referred urgently to the local ENT surgeon A two-view chest radiograph is recommended A CT scan should be considered if ingestion was > 12 hours previously If the battery has been ingested < 12 hours previously 10mls of sucralfate should be prescribed every 10 minutes for 60 minutes If the battery has been ingested < 12 hours previously 10mls of honey should be prescribed every 10 minutes for 60 minutes Which of the following is not true regarding mid-gut volvulus? * 90% will present within the 1st year of life Abdominal distension is a common finding This is a life-threatening emergency It should be considered in the differential for any child who suddenly collapses Upper GI contrast study is the investigation of choice Regarding normal mid-gut rotation, which of the following is true? * The mid-gut rotates around the inferior mesenteric artery The duodenojejunal flexure (DJF) should lie to the right of the L1 vertebra The ligament of Treitz fixes the proximal limit of the jejunum to the left of the midline in the trans-pyloric plane The mid-gut herniates out through the umbilical defect around 10 weeks gestation and returns around 16 weeks gestation The mid-gut undergoes 270 degree clockwise rotation Regarding intussusception, all but one of these are important components of management: * Surgery IV analgesia Fluid bolus (may require multiple) Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen Ultrasound-guided saline reduction enema If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
