Trivia about RSV
RSV bronchiolitis Causes 50-90% of all bronchiolitis in the US risk factor - young infants <1year ( esp 1-2month old) congenital heart disease premature babies patients with chronic lung disease neuro-muscular disease / congenital airway abnormalities Rate of hsopitalization is almost 5% for every 100,000 children Risk of CPAP and mech ventilation with premature infants and patients with hemodynamically significant heart disease Treatments such as albuterol, racemic epinephrine has not shown to shorten the duration / change duration of hospitalization of infants ...