Epiglottits, Bronchiolitis, and Croup

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what is epiglottitis

inflammation of epiglottis, restriction of airway

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symptoms of epiglottitis

fever, difficulty swallowing, drooling**, dysphagia**, distress**, tripoding

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nursing care for epiglottitis

emergency resp equipment at bedside, no tongue depressor, ceftriaxone

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what is bronchiolitis

inflammation of bronchioles, thick mucus, decreased gas exchange

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cause of bronchiolitis

RSV

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s/s of bronchiolitis

cough, fever, WOB, crackles, wheezing, hypoxia, irritable

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interventions for bronchiolitis

O2, fluid and nutrition, antipyretics, analgesics

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what is laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)

inflammation of larynx and/or trachea

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s/s of croup

bark-like cough, stridor, chest wall retractions, fever

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treatment for croup

corticosteroids, epi via nebulizer, keep pt calm and decrease anxiety