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[Signs of severity of acute bronchiolitis of the infant]

Martine Le Roch1, Grégoire Benoist1

  • 1Pédiatrie générale et urgences pédiatriques, CHU Ambroise Paré, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

La Revue Du Praticien
|December 5, 2018
PubMed

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Identifying severe acute bronchiolitis in infants is crucial. Key indicators for hospitalization include comorbidities, significant respiratory distress, poor feeding, and socio-familial factors.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Acute bronchiolitis is a common respiratory infection in infants.
  • Hospitalization is required for approximately 3% of affected infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline clinical criteria for determining the severity of acute bronchiolitis in infants.
  • To identify infants at higher risk for hospitalization.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment of infants with acute bronchiolitis.
  • Evaluation of factors including comorbidities, respiratory distress, feeding, oxygen needs, and socio-familial context.

Main Results:

  • Hospitalization decisions are primarily based on clinical signs.
  • Key indicators include prematurity, cardiopulmonary conditions, young age (<6 weeks), severe respiratory distress (polypnea), toxic appearance, inadequate oral intake, and oxygen requirement.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive clinical evaluation is essential for managing acute bronchiolitis.
  • Specific clinical and socio-familial criteria guide the decision for hospitalization in infants.

Keywords:
Bronchiolite

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