Bronchiolitis RESP Flashcards
1
Q
bronchiolitis
A
chest infection
2
Q
who does it typically affect
A
1-9 months old
3
Q
what organism causes it
A
respiratory syncytial virus
4
Q
symptoms
A
unproductive cough breathless doesn't feed well tahcynpoea respiratory distress
5
Q
signs to send for an immediate referral
A
apnoea
respiratory distress
central cyanosis
6
Q
management
A
refer to pads
oxygen if sats <92%
NG feeding tube
7
Q
complication
A
hyponatraemia, can cause a seizure
8
Q
what is given as a prophylaxis for patients with increase risk of getting RSV
A
palivizumab
9
Q
what cause bronchiolitis to be more severe
A
congenital heart disease
