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Bronchiolitis RESP Flashcards

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1
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bronchiolitis

A

chest infection

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2
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who does it typically affect

A

1-9 months old

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3
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what organism causes it

A

respiratory syncytial virus

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4
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symptoms

A 
unproductive cough
breathless
doesn't feed well
tahcynpoea 
respiratory distress
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5
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signs to send for an immediate referral

A

apnoea
respiratory distress
central cyanosis

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6
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management

A

refer to pads
oxygen if sats <92%
NG feeding tube

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7
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complication

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hyponatraemia, can cause a seizure

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8
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what is given as a prophylaxis for patients with increase risk of getting RSV

A

palivizumab

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9
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what cause bronchiolitis to be more severe

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congenital heart disease

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