bronchiolitis

what is bronchiolitis

inflammation of the bronchiolitis
what time of year is bronchiolitis predominantly around?

autumn and winter
what is peak age for a coryzal baby?

age 2-5 months
when is bronchiolitis worse?

the first 72 hours before improving
what are the signs and symptoms?
- reduced spo2
- increased rr
- recession
- irregular breathing
- inspiratory crackles
- expiratory wheeze
- low grade fever
- possible apnoea
what is the aim of treatment?
- respiratory support
- feeding/hydration
when should the pt be transferred to further care?
- high risk baby
- <2/12
- reported periods of apnoea
- diminished feeding
- hypoxia (spo2 <95%)
- tachycardia
- tachypnoeic or irregular breathing

Author

davidgoddard93

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bronchiolitis

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bronchiolitis

Updated

2019-05-15T06:53:01Z