17 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, published by icmr.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 12 of the 17 pairs (70.6%) are explanatory questions and 5 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What action should be taken if a child's seizures continue despite treatment with benzodiazepine and phenytoin? | the child should be referred to tertiary care facility with PICU and facilities for mechanical ventilation | If any of the following signs are present, the child should be referred to tertiary care facility with PICU and facilities for mechanical ventilation: • Glasgow Coma Scale < 8 • Abnormal breathing pattern • Shock not responding to fluid bolus • Decerebrate or decorticate posturing • Seizures persisting despite benzodiazepine and phenytoin **If therapy was started empirically stop acyclovir, in case an alternative diagnosis is confirmed, or HSV PCR of CSF is negative on two occasions (24-48 h apart) and MRI imaging not suggestive of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis | 43 | summary | 0.970 | If any of the following signs are present, the child should be referred to tertiary care facility with PICU and facilities for mechanical ventilation: • Glasgow Coma Scale < 8 • Abnormal breathing pattern • Shock not responding to fluid bolus • Decerebrate or decorticate posturing • Seizures persisting despite benzodiazepine and phenytoin **If therapy was started empirically stop acyclovir, in case an alternative diagnosis is confirmed, or HSV PCR of CSF is negative on two occasions (24-48 h apart) and MRI imaging not suggestive of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis | 1 | page=1,block=41 | 0.700 | valid |
| What aspects of cranial nerve function are assessed in a neurological examination? | pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation | • Pallor • Petechieae • Rash • Icterus NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION • Level of consciousness by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) • Abnormal posturing- decerebrate, decorticate • Active seizures • Cranial nerves: pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation • Focal neurological deficits • Meningeal signs DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL OPTIONAL CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test MRI Brain, CSF PCR for Herpes simplex encephalitis, JE serology, EEG, Dengue serology and NS1 testing, HIV testing CSF Neurovirology panel, anti-NMDA receptor antibody testing, PCR viral testing of other samples (throat swab, nasopharyngeal aspirates, stool etc), Blood Tandem Mass Spectrometry and urine gas chromatography, antinuclear antibodies | 200 | list | 0.820 | • Pallor • Petechieae • Rash • Icterus NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION • Level of consciousness by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) • Abnormal posturing- decerebrate, decorticate • Active seizures • Cranial nerves: pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation • Focal neurological deficits • Meningeal signs DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL OPTIONAL CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test MRI Brain, CSF PCR for Herpes simplex encephalitis, JE serology, | ||||
| What tests are considered essential in the diagnostic process described? | CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test | • Pallor • Petechieae • Rash • Icterus NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION • Level of consciousness by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) • Abnormal posturing- decerebrate, decorticate • Active seizures • Cranial nerves: pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation • Focal neurological deficits • Meningeal signs DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL OPTIONAL CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test MRI Brain, CSF PCR for Herpes simplex encephalitis, JE serology, EEG, Dengue serology and NS1 testing, HIV testing CSF Neurovirology panel, anti-NMDA receptor antibody testing, PCR viral testing of other samples (throat swab, nasopharyngeal aspirates, stool etc), Blood Tandem Mass Spectrometry and urine gas chromatography, antinuclear antibodies | 349 | list | 0.820 | • Pallor • Petechieae • Rash • Icterus NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION • Level of consciousness by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) • Abnormal posturing- decerebrate, decorticate • Active seizures • Cranial nerves: pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation • Focal neurological deficits • Meningeal signs DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL OPTIONAL CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test MRI Brain, CSF PCR for Herpes simplex encephalitis, JE serology, | ||||
| What medications are recommended as the first-line treatment for seizures? | IV Lorazepam 0.1mg/kg or Midazolam 0.2 mg/kg orDiazepam 0.3 mg/kg | *Lumbar puncture is contra-indicated or neuroimaging must be obtained before lumbar puncture 1.Fundus: papilledema 2. Platelet count < 50,000 3. Focal neurological deficits 4. Asymmetric/unreactive pupils 5.Decerebrate/decorticate posturing ##Treatment of seizures 1st Line: IV Lorazepam 0.1mg/kg or Midazolam 0.2 mg/kg orDiazepam 0.3 mg/kg). If no IV access: IM Midazolam 0.2 mg/kg 2nd Line: Inj. | 275 | list | 0.820 | Asymmetric/unreactive pupils 5.Decerebrate/decorticate posturing ##Treatment of seizures 1st Line: IV Lorazepam 0.1mg/kg or Midazolam 0.2 mg/kg orDiazepam 0.3 mg/kg). | 1 | page=1,block=22 | 0.700 | valid |
| What aspects of a child's living environment are relevant for assessing their condition? | Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 48 | list | 0.820 | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the essential investigations listed for neurological assessment? | CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test | • Pallor • Petechieae • Rash • Icterus NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION • Level of consciousness by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) • Abnormal posturing- decerebrate, decorticate • Active seizures • Cranial nerves: pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation • Focal neurological deficits • Meningeal signs DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL OPTIONAL CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test MRI Brain, CSF PCR for Herpes simplex encephalitis, JE serology, EEG, Dengue serology and NS1 testing, HIV testing CSF Neurovirology panel, anti-NMDA receptor antibody testing, PCR viral testing of other samples (throat swab, nasopharyngeal aspirates, stool etc), Blood Tandem Mass Spectrometry and urine gas chromatography, antinuclear antibodies | 349 | list | 0.820 | • Pallor • Petechieae • Rash • Icterus NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION • Level of consciousness by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) • Abnormal posturing- decerebrate, decorticate • Active seizures • Cranial nerves: pupil size and reaction, doll’s eye movements, squint, facial deviation • Focal neurological deficits • Meningeal signs DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL OPTIONAL CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, CECT Brain, CSF examination* (cytology, biochemistry, culture, AFB staining, Gene Xpert), peripheral smear for malarial parasite, Rapid Malarial Antigen Test MRI Brain, CSF PCR for Herpes simplex encephalitis, JE serology, | ||||
| What is the management step for refractory status epilepticus when ICU facilities are not available? | sodium valproate (20 mg/kg) or levetiracetam (20-40 mg/kg) or phenobarbitone (20mg/kg) | Phenytoin 20 mg/kg (in Normal saline 1mg/kg/min) If seizures still persist: Refractory status: Transfer to PICU -> midazolam infusion (1-18 microgram/kg/min) If ICU facilities not available: sodium valproate (20 mg/kg) or levetiracetam (20-40 mg/kg) or phenobarbitone (20mg/kg) #Management of raised intracranial pressure • Intubate if: GCS <8 / evidence of herniation / irregular respirations and inability to maintain airway • Signs of impending herniation: patient to be hyperventilated to a target PaCO2 of 30-35 mmHg • Initial bolus of Mannitol(0.25 g/kg), then 0.25 g/kg q 6 h as per requirement, up to 48 hours. • In the presence of hypotension, hypovolemia, and renal failure: hypertonic (3%) saline (preferable to mannitol) 0.1–1 mL/kg/hr by infusion; serum sodium to be targeted to 145-155 meq/L • Adequate sedation and analgesia • Avoid noxious stimuli • Administer nebulized lignocaine prior to endotracheal tube suctioning | 191 | list | 0.820 | Phenytoin 20 mg/kg (in Normal saline 1mg/kg/min) If seizures still persist: Refractory status: Transfer to PICU -> midazolam infusion (1-18 microgram/kg/min) If ICU facilities not available: sodium valproate (20 mg/kg) or levetiracetam (20-40 mg/kg) or phenobarbitone (20mg/kg) #Management of raised intracranial pressure • Intubate if: GCS <8 / evidence of herniation / irregular respirations and inability to maintain airway • Signs of impending herniation: patient to be hyperventilated to a target PaCO2 of 30-35 mmHg • Initial bolus of Mannitol(0.25 g/kg), then 0.25 g/kg q 6 h as per | ||||
| What are some potential environmental exposures to consider for a child with encephalopathy? | Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 149 | list | 0.820 | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some factors related to the child's history that should be considered in cases of encephalopathy? | Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 2 | list | 0.820 | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should be investigated regarding the child's living environment in cases of encephalopathy? | Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 48 | list | 0.820 | • Rash, vesicles, past history of chicken pox • Residence of child: rural/urban, endemic for cerebral malaria, any epidemic of AES in neighborhood • Animal contact, insect bite, dog bite • Drug or toxin exposure- enquire for presence of any drugs at home • Recent travel • Trauma • Seizures • Recent immunizations • Recurrent episodes of encephalopathy • Past or concurrent systemic illness • Pre-morbid developmental/ neurological status of the child | 1 | page=1,block=32 | 0.700 | valid |
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