The Critical Care Triad - The Ventilator Podcast
Episode #12 - RSV Case Study Part 1
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RSV is usually a seasonal disease, the CDC says, causing illnesses in the US between October and April, with the largest wave coming in December or January. RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in children under age 1 year. Two to three out of every 100 infants with RSV infection may require a hospital stay. Those babies may need oxygen to help with breathing or IV fluids if they are not eating or drinking. Most of these children get better and can go home after a few days but some do not…
Case Study Description:
10-month-old infant who was born prematurely at 30 weeks’ gestation. She has a history of chronic lung disease. Over the past few days, her parents have noticed increased respiratory distress with coughing, wheezing, and nasal flaring. They also report decreased oral intake and increased irritability. You are being called to transport to Children’s Hospital.
Fuller Butz: A Behind the Scenes Plastic Surgery PodcastBoard Certified Plastic Surgeons Dr. Sam Fuller and Dr. Dan Butz discuss hot topics!
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RSV is usually a seasonal disease, the CDC says, causing illnesses in the US between October and April, with the largest wave coming in December or January. RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in children under age 1 year. Two to three out of every 100 infants with RSV infection may require a hospital stay. Those babies may need oxygen to help with breathing or IV fluids if they are not eating or drinking. Most of these children get better and can go home after a few days but some do not…
Case Study Description:
10-month-old infant who was born prematurely at 30 weeks’ gestation. She has a history of chronic lung disease. Over the past few days, her parents have noticed increased respiratory distress with coughing, wheezing, and nasal flaring. They also report decreased oral intake and increased irritability. You are being called to transport to Children’s Hospital.
Fuller Butz: A Behind the Scenes Plastic Surgery PodcastBoard Certified Plastic Surgeons Dr. Sam Fuller and Dr. Dan Butz discuss hot topics!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
criticalcaretriad@outlook.com
Check out our Facebook page. Just look for Critical Care Triad!