Question

A 6-month-old with RSV bronchiolitis has mild retractions and SpO2 88% on room air; no signs of bacterial infection. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with nasal suction and supplemental oxygen to maintain SpO2 at least 90%

Answer

Nebulized albuterol every 4 hours routinely

Answer

Oral prednisone 1 mg/kg daily

Answer

Start empiric antibiotics

Answer

Continuous pulse oximetry with target SpO2 at least 98%

Practice question

A 6-month-old with RSV bronchiolitis has mild retractions and SpO2 88% on room air; no signs of bacterial infection. What is the most appropriate management?