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What type of diet do they put cystic fibrosis patients on high calorie high fat high protein
How is CF diagnosed Sweat chloride test >60
How big is the infant airway? 4mm
Bronchiolitis affects what part of the respiratory tract? What can it be caused by? What is it mainly caused by? Lower respiratory tract illness caused by virus or bacteria. Causes inflammation and obstruction of bronchi and bronchioles. Mostly caused by RSV>
RSV bronchitis what does it cause? Irritation/edema leads to partial obstruction and bronchospasms leading to wheezing and atelectasis
What breath sounds does RSV cause? Expiratory wheeze, crackles
At what age do almost all children have a pmhx of rsv 2 years
When is RSV season october-march
How is RSV transmitted? How long does it incubate? Transmission happens via direct or indirect contact with respiratory secretions. Incubates for 2-8 days
What are the risk factors for RSV? Preterm babies, children under 2, children with chronic lung or heart disease, children of smokers, older adults and adults with chronic lung disease
The general health population usually only has what symptoms of RSV upper
RSV broncholitis signs and sx Rhinorrhea, fever, pharyngitis, coughing, ear/eye infections
Signs of severe RSV illness RR > 70, listlessness, apneic spells, cyanosis
How is RSV diagnosed? Nasal swab
RSV management Supplemental O2 until 90 maintained, PRN suctioning, antipyretics to reduce fever, and if severe; bronchodilators
What is racemic epinephrine? Inhaled to improve upper airway occlusion (stridor)
Pediatric asthma sx Bronchoconstriction, inflammation, sputum production, wheezing, chest tightness, SOB, nocturnal coughing.
Pediatric asthma mgmt, and when they need to go to the hospital Bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, Once you require a bronchodilator every hour, thats when you come to the hospital.
At what age are spacers always required Less than 4
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