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Bronchiolitis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Reactive AirwayBronchospasm riskCopious SecretionsHypoxiaCyanosisDyspneaDehydrationPneumothoraxAvoid Beta AgonistsAvoid HyperventilationAir Trapping (Auto-PEEP)Droplet Precautions

Pathophysiology

Bronchiolitis is acute viral inflammation of the bronchioles and the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children under two. Respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV ) causes most cases, with...

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