RSV

Question 1

what does rsv stand for

Answer 1

respiratory syncytial virus

Question 2

rsv is a virus that leads to

Answer 2

bronchiolitis

Question 3

what is bronchiolitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the lower airway

Question 4

when you think of rsv think of

Answer 4

bronchiolitis

Question 5

how is RSV spread

Answer 5

use contact precautions - virus can live for a long time

gown, gloves, good hand-washing, no mask

Question 6

if your over age 2, RSV is considered a

Answer 6

mild cold

Question 7

in an infant RSV is life threatening t or f

Answer 7

true - air trapping -getting rid of CO2 - can lead to pneumonia

Question 8

higher incidence of RSV is found in homes with

Answer 8

siblings

Question 9

how do we treat RSV

Answer 9

Synergist - manufactured antibody given to kids through RSV season
once/month
very expensive

Question 10

rsv season runs from

Answer 10

sept/oct-april

Question 11

criteria allowing kids to receive synergyst through insurance

Answer 11

preemie
respiratory ailment
cardiac problems