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Bronchiolitis

acute viral infection of bronchioles


50 % respiratory syncytial virus *RSV


fall, WINTER *PEAK, spring


peak age 2-5 months


younger infants more risk


transmitted by direct contact


contact isolation

Bronchiolitis

treatment - control s/s


nursing care:


respiratory assessment


humidity/o2


maintain patent airway


elevate HOB


po fluids or IV fluids - if tachypnea present


rest


handwashing


corhorting for care

bronchiolitis : meds

prevention: handwashing!!!!!!


IV- respigam


IM- synagis


=synthetic antibodies to RSV


prophylaxis- only for high risk infants


given monthly during high season