An infant with bronchiolitis has intermittent desaturations to 89% but remains ≥92% after suctioning. When is oxygen recommended?...

Question

An infant with bronchiolitis has intermittent desaturations to 89% but remains ≥92% after suctioning. When is oxygen recommended?

Accepted Answer

Provide supplemental oxygen only if persistent SpO₂

Answer

Always give oxygen if SpO₂

Answer

Intubate at SpO₂ 92%

Answer

Nebulized albuterol is first-line

Answer

Chest physiotherapy routine

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis (Oxygen Threshold)