RSV

Question 1

When is RSV season?

Answer 1

November to April

Question 2

What does RSV stand for?

Answer 2

respiratory syncytial virus

Question 3

What drug is used for prophylaxis for RSV?

Answer 3

Palivizumab - IM q 1 month

Question 4

Infants born at 28 weeks should get RSV prophylaxis till what age and how many doses?

Answer 4

12 months old and 5 doses (q 1 month) during RSV season

Question 5

infants born between 28 weeks and 32 weeks should get prophylaxis for RSV till what age and how many doses?

Answer 5

till 6 months old - 5 doses

Question 6

infants born 32 weeks to 35 weeks should get RSV prophylaxis till what age and how many doses?

Answer 6

if < 3 months at the beginning of RSV season AND have siblings <5y/o or attend day care. They should get 3 doses

Question 7

infants 12 months and younger qualify for RSV prophylaxis if what?

Answer 7

1. congenital abnormalities in the airway
2. neuromuscular disease that compromises handling of resp secretions
   - — they get 5 doses

Question 8

infants 24 months and younger qualify for prophylaxis if _____?

Answer 8

1. Hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease — they get 5 doses

Question 9

What is the treatment for RSV?

Answer 9

hydration, supplemental oxygen, Vent PRN