Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
RSV and Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for hospitalization in what age range?
A
less than 1 year of age
2
Q
RSV and Bronchiolitis is contagious for up to how many days after initial infection?
A
14 days
3
Q
An xray of an infant with RSV/bronchiolitits would show what?
A
patchy atelectasis (collapsed lung), infiltration (filled with pus or fluid- pneumonia), hyperINFLATION
4
Q
What is the medication that can be given to high risk infants in order to reduce their chance of getting RSV/bronchiolitits?
A
Synagis
Given to children *less than 2 years of age with bronchopulmonary dysplasia; *children less than 32 weeks gestation; *children less than 2 years with heart disorders
