Bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
Age of bronchiolitis
A
<1 year
2
Q
Features of bronchiolitis
A
Wheeze
Fever
Bilateral crackles
SOB
3
Q
Investigations for bronchiolitis
A
Nasopharyngeal aspirate for PCR
O2 sats
4
Q
Management of bronchiolitis
A
Oxygen if <92%
Nutrition e.g small frequent feeds or NG tube
Discharge once stable on air during night and day
If not improving:
Remove NG tube, fluids and non invasive ventilation
5
Q
Complications of bronchiolitis
A
Apnoea
Bacterial infection
Bronchiolitis obliterans
6
Q
What is palivizumab
A
Monoclonal antibody directed at RSV
Not effective in treatment in bronchiolitis
