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Bronchiolitis
Preview Questions What is the recommended management of bronchiolitis according to the American Academy of Pediatrics? What is the most common pathogen responsible for bronchiolitis? What happens to the airways in bronchiolitis? Which patients require admission to hospital? When is Palivizumab considered? About Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for infants to be hospitalized during the first year of life Bronchiolitis is most often seen in infants 3 to 6 months old Bronchiolitis Pathogens causing Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis is most often due to viral infection of the lower respiratory tract. The most common virus responsible for bronchiolitis is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Other viruses that can cause bronchiolitis include human…
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Croup
Patient Care Precautions and Safety: Isolation: Contact and Droplet Activity: Activity as Tolerated Diet For child who has been recently moderately or severely distressed: Clear Fluids During periods of moderate to severe respiratory distress: NPO For mild croup: Regular Diet Respiratory Care Supplemental oxygen need should prompt urgent physician assessment and concern for possible progressive upper airway obstruction. O2 Therapy – Titrate to maintain saturation above 92%. Place the patient on supplemental oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation level greater than 92% AND notify physician of NEW oxygen requirement immediately. Monitoring For mild symptoms consider vital sign monitoring every 4 hours and more frequent for moderate or severe symptoms. Vital signs…
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