Pulmonary Flashcards
Lower respiratory tract infection of the small airways leading to mucus plugging and peripheral airway narrowing and variable obstruction
RSV - Acute bronchiolitis
Most common cause of acute bronchiolitis
RSV - respiratory syncytial virus
Most common age group affected by RSV
< 6 mo (especially around 2 months)
Risk factors for RSV
Cigarette exposure
Lack of breastfeeding
Premature crowded conditions
Complications of RSV
Otitis media - most common acute
Asthma - most common later in life
Fever, URI symptoms for 1-2 days followed by respiratory distress (wheezing, tachypnea, nasal flaring, cyanosis, retractions)
RSV - acute bronchiolitis
Diagnosis of RSV / acute bronchiolitis
CXR - hyperinflation, peribronchial cuffing
Nasal washings using monoclonal Ab testing
Pulse ox
Best predictor of disease in children with RSV
Pulse ox < 96% - admit
Management of RSV
Supportive: O2 mainstay
Albuterol, racemic epi if albuterol not effective
Ribavirin if severe
Prevention of RSV
Palivizumab prophylaxis in high risk groups
Hand washing preventative
Inflammation most commonly secondary to acute viral infxn of the upper airway leading to subglottic larynx/trachea swelling
Laryngotracheitis (croup)
Signs/symptoms of laryngotracheitis (croup)
- Barking cough (seal-like, harsh)
- Stridor (both inspiratory and expiratory)
- Hoarseness
- Dyspnea (especially worse at night)
- +/- preceding URI sx
Diagnosis of laryngotracheitis (croup)
- Clinical
2. Frontal cervical radiograph - steeple sign
Steeple Sign
Laryngotracheitis (croup)
Management of mild croup (no stridor at rest, no respiratory distress)
Cool humidified air mist, hydration
Dexamethasone
Supplemental oxygen if < 92%
Management of moderate croup (stridor at rest with mild-mod retractions)
Dexamethasone PO or IM +/- nebulized epinephrine
Should be observed 3-4 hours
Management of severe croup (stridor at rest with marked retractions)
Dexamethasone + nebulized epinephrine and hospitalization
Most common cause of CAP
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Klebsiella pneumonia is seen in ___________ and is associated with _________
Alcoholics
Cavitary lesions
Most common viral cause of pneumonia in infants/small children
RSV Parainfluenza
Most common viral cause of pneumonia in adults
Influenza
Most common causes of hospital acquired pneumonia
Pseudomonas
E. coli
Klebsiella
Staph aureus (MRSA)
When to hospitalize for pneumonia
Multilobar
Neutropenia
Comorbidities
Still considered community acquired if pt develops pneumonia within __________ of initial hospital admission
48 hours