
Bottom Line Recommendations: Bronchiolitis 2023 Amy Plint; Gabrielle Freire Access Resources Job AidEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About The document provides key recommendations for diagnosing and treating bronchiolitis in children. It describes that bronchiolitis is a common viral illness affecting young children, especially infants under 12 months. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs like wheezing and cough, without routine lab tests or x-rays. Treatment focuses on supportive care to ensure proper oxygenation and hydration. Medications like salbutamol or antibiotics are not recommended. Most children do well, but severe cases may need hospital care. The document emphasizes educating families about symptoms to watch for at home after discharge from the hospital. Tags Focus Area: Infectious Disease Keywords: Bronchiolitis; Emergency Medical Services; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy Emergency Management Stage: Response Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians Format: Job Aid Media Type: Document Institutions: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) Institution Type: Non-Governmental Organization Language: English More like this EIIC-TREKK Bottom Line Recommendation: Suicidal Risk Screening and Assessment Practice Guideline 2021 · EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC), Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) Bottom Line Recommendations: Pain Treatment 2023 · EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC), Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) Physician Orders for Critically Ill Neonate in the Emergency Department 2024 · Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Job AidEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Bottom Line Recommendations: Bronchiolitis

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Amy Plint; Gabrielle Freire

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The document provides key recommendations for diagnosing and treating bronchiolitis in children. It describes that bronchiolitis is a common viral illness affecting young children, especially infants under 12 months. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs like wheezing and cough, without routine lab tests or x-rays. Treatment focuses on supportive care to ensure proper oxygenation and hydration. Medications like salbutamol or antibiotics are not recommended. Most children do well, but severe cases may need hospital care. The document emphasizes educating families about symptoms to watch for at home after discharge from the hospital.

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