Bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchiolitis
A
Bronchi inflammation and occlusion
2
Q
Cause of bronchiolitis
A
Over 90% cases caused by RSV.
3
Q
Affected individuals of bronchiolitis
A
Young people (<2)
4
Q
Symptoms
A
Fever, coryza, cough, wheeze
5
Q
Investigations
A
Pulse oximetry, PCR
6
Q
Pulse oximetry
A
Hypoxemia
7
Q
PCR of throat of perinasal swabs
A
Detection of viral antigen
8
Q
Complications
A
Respiratory or cardiac failure
9
Q
Prevention
A
Hygiene: hand wash, gowns, gloves
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Q
Treatment
A
Supportive + O2/ventilations if necessary.
