Respiratory Flashcards
common cold. rhinovirus, coronavirus, secondary infections
nasopharyngitis
Fluid collection in ears, culprits are S. Pneumoniae and H Influenzas. More protected by breastfeeding.
Otitis media
culprits of otitis media
S. Pneumoniae and H Influenza
kids ears are
shorter, wider, and horizontal
indications for surgery, lymph tissue, throat infection
tonsillitis and adenoiditis
Most common cause of pharyngitis
Group A Strep
complications of strep throat (pharyngitis)
scarlet fever, rheumatic fever (heart valves), AGN (Kidney)
transmission timeframe of flu
1 day before and 7 days after
viral sore throat
laryngitis
most common viral. Culprits RSV, parainfluenza, flu, swelling agains cricoid
laryngotracheobronchitis
Bacterial. Culprits are Group A Strep, Staph Aureus, and H Influenza. Intubation risk
tracheitis
quick onset, dysphonia, dysphagia, drooling
epiglottitis
3 that you DO NOT do throat cultures
laryngotracheobronchitis, treaitis, and epiglottitis
Viral but could turn bacterial. Self limiting unless bacteria sets in. Cough with mucus
bronchitis
RSV is culprit. Inflammation. Asthma risk down the road. Affects mostly younger kdis
bronchiolitis
Nasal wash to ID. Cause of several respiratory infections. Mucus and coughing. Upright. O2. Several small feedings. Ribovrian is given in hospital
RSV
What is given for RSV in hopsital
Ribovrian
Bronchioles and alveoli are fluid filled. Viral, bacterial or foreign body. Poor O2 exchange. Crackles and at risk for other infections
Pneumonia
Air transmission
TB
MEd for TB
Rifampicin
Failure to thrive and intussusception
CF
what are you looking for in sweat test of CF
sodium chloride
what kind of diet do you give for CF
high calorie
chronic lung disease, can be caused by damage due to pressure in vents,
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
