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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: bronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis PIE Incidence-Inc peaks at 6 months. annual epidemics during winter and early spring, Bronchiolitis Nursing interventions Assess for s/s of resp distress. Assess breath sounds, apnea and cardioresp monitoring for acute. assess for s/s dehyrdation. position infant at 30-40 degree upright angle. Maintain contact precautions., Bronchiolitis PIE inflammation of the bronchioles. edema and accumulation of mucus and cellular debris cause obstruction of bronchioles. bronchioles contstrict, causing hyperinflation of lungs, Bronchiolitis management Rest, humidification and inc fluid intake for mild cases. Cool, humidified oxygen can be given., Bronchiolitis diagnosis clinical presentation. chest x rays may show hyperinflation & inc anteroposterior chest diameter. May find consolidation. can do virus test with respiratory secretions., Bronchiolitis PIE Etiology-50% of cases caused by RSV. RSV easily communicable. Can also be caused by mycoplasma, prainfluenza and adenoviruses., Bronchiolitis s/s Tachypnea, tachycardia, wheezing, crackles or ronchi, retractions w or w/o nasal flaring, cyanosis. nasal drainage, sneezing, low grade fever.