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| a disorder most commonly caused in infants by viral LRTI; it is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in this age group and is characterized by acute inflammation, edema and necrosis of epithelial cells lining small airways, increased mucus production, and broncospasm |
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| Use of Ribavirin for RSV bronchiolitis |
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| controversial; Pros: some improvement in outcome; Cons: Cost, delivery method, potential health risks to caregivers (not recommended except in severe situations) |
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| Supplemental Oxygen for RSV |
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| If SPo2 persistently falls below 90% in previously healthy infants |
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| may administer for prophylaxis for selected infants and children with CLD or a history of prematurity or with congenital heart disease |
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| WHen given, should be given in 5 monthly doses, usually beginning in November or December at a dose of 15 mg/kg per dose IM (prevention) |
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| Most important step in preventing nosocomial spread of RSV |
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| Bronchodilators for use in bronchiolitis |
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| should not be routinely used; recommend a monitored trial and use if there is a positive clinical response |
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| Not routinely required for preschool-aged children with CAP, because viral pathogens are responsible for the great majority of clinical disease |
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| should be used as first-line therapy for previously healthy, appropriately immunized infants and preschool children with mild to moderate CAP suspected to be of bacterial origin |
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| should be prescribed for treatment of children with findings compatible with CAP caused by atypical pathogens |
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| should be administered as soon as possible to children with moderate to severe CAP consistent with influenza virus infection during widespread local circulation of influenza viruses, particularly for those with clinically worsening disease documented at the time of an outpatient visit |
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| influenza antiviral therapy |
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| should be administered to fully immunized pediatrics admitted to hospital with CAP |
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| Ampicillin or penicillin G |
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| Empiric therapy with this should be prescribed for hospitalized infants/children who are not fully immunized or in regions of high penicillin resistance; or children with life threatening infection |
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| 3rd generation parenteral cephalosporin (ceftriaxone or cefotaxime) |
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| empiric combo therapy for hospitalized child for whom M. pneumoniae and C. pneumonia are significant considerations |
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| macrolide and beta-lactam antibiotic |
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| 150-200 mg/kg/day every 6 hours |
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| 200000-250000 U/kg/day every 4-6 hours |
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| 50-100 mg/kg/day ever 12-24 hours |
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| 90 mg/kg/day in 2 doses or 45 mg/kg/day in 3 doses |
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| 0.9% NS contains how much sodium (for use in Holliday-Segar Method) |
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