Bronchiolitis – Rationale for current recommendations for diagnosis and management

Publication date: Available online 16 January 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Sumitha Nayak Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory infection caused commonly by RSV in the initial 2 years of life. It is responsible for a large number of hospitalizations. Pulse oximetry plays an important role in monitoring the progression of disease. Supplemental oxygen administration is not recommended at saturation levels above 90%.
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research