Bronchiolitis Flashcards by Caitlin Caldwell

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Bronchiolitis

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Bronchi inflammation and occlusion

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Cause of bronchiolitis

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Over 90% cases caused by RSV.

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Affected individuals of bronchiolitis

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Young people (<2)

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Symptoms

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Fever, coryza, cough, wheeze

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Investigations

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Pulse oximetry, PCR

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Pulse oximetry

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Hypoxemia

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PCR of throat of perinasal swabs

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Detection of viral antigen

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Complications

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Respiratory or cardiac failure

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Prevention

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Hygiene: hand wash, gowns, gloves

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Treatment

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Supportive + O2/ventilations if necessary.

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