PSYCH 2B03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cyanosis, Stridor, Tachycardia
13 Aug 2020
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Definition: commonest serious respiratory infection of infancy (90% 1-9 months) occurring primarily in the winter months, with it being rare after 1 years of age. Developed a runny nose and cough 2 days ago, which has become more chesty. 2 older brothers- who both have colds. Birth born at (cid:885)(cid:886) weeks" gestation but had no significant neonatal problems and. Pmh + psh went home at 2 weeks of age. Has the illness steadily worsened or was there a sudden deterioration? (as in aspiration). Ask about feeding and episodes of choking or coughing with feeds. Have other family members (especially siblings) had similar symptoms? (spread of infection). Past medical history of heart or lung disease, prematurity, immunocompromise. Immunization history, including pertussis and rsv monoclonal antibody treatment. Bronchiolitis; viral lower respiratory tract infection (lrti). Check temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate: basic obs: febrile (37. 8 c)
