Exam 1 Module 4 Flashcards
What type of acute infection is the most common caus of illness in an infant or child
Acute infection of the respiratory tract
Are tongues larger in infants than in adults?
- can a displacement of the tongue quickly cause an airway obstruction
yes and yes
why is it bad that children have an airway that is short and narrow in infants and children
If edema or mucus is present it can easily cause obstruction
- Allows for infections to travel quickly to the lower airways
Do children have a significantly higher or lower metabolic rate which either increases or decreases O2 demand?
Have a higher metabolic rate which requires a higher demand for O2
What RSV?
- what is it?
- is it contagious?
What is bronchiolitis?
RSV is a virus that causes acute inflammation of the bronchioles and small bronchi
- yes
- lower resp. tract illness causing inflammation and obstruction of bronchioles caused by RSV
RSV causes air to be allowed __ but mucus and airway leads to difficulty getting air ___ and this causes what?
- The pathophysiology can lead to what?
Wheezing and crackles in the airway
- apnea and pulmonary edema
Why does RSV put patients at risk for resp. failure
Carbon dioxide levels increases and O2 decreases
How can RSV spread
droplet and contact with contaminated surfaces/items
What are the risk factors for RSV
- what age for infants is it highly likely
- its at greater risk for those who have/are
Infants < 6 months
- born prematurely
- born with CHD
- weak immune system
- exposed to secondhand smoke
Is good hand hygiene good at preventing disease?
- is avoiding crowds and not sharing items with people are sick a good idea for disease prevention
- of course!
- Yes
What are the CDC recommendations for RSV at
- Adults 60+?
- Infants?
- Pregnant individuals
Adults: a single dose of RSV vaccine
- Infants: single dose < 8 months born at 1st RSV season, 1 dose for 8-19 months who are at risk for severe RSV disease
- Pregnant: 1 dose of maternal RSV vaccine during weeks 32-36
What vaccine is an RSV F protein inhibitor monoclonal antibody that boosts the immune systems to slow/stop th spread of RSV
Synogis
Synagis prevents RSV in children < __ months who are at high risk for developing ___ and have underlying conditions
24 months; RSV
Is Synagis qualified for those who are born at or before 35 weeks and are 6 months of age or less at the start of RSV season?
YES
What is Beyfortus
Long-acting monoclonal antibody given via IM injection for prevention of RSV lower resp. tract disease in neonates and infants BORN DURING OR ENTERING THEIR FIRST RSV SEASON
