Human respiratory syncytial virus

A question that is commonly asked when receiving a virus is, what is the fastest way to get rid of it? No human enjoys the presence of a common cold, despite more extreme terms such as the flu. Rest and fluids are typically the first reaction to curing a common cold. Then, medicine that is categorized toward the symptoms is received. Although, how do you speed up the process? Many think that the intake of large doses of vitamin c can speed up or potentially get rid of the cold all together. Vitamin

Review of literature: Acute respiratory infections are a major cause of human disease and are one of the most important causes of child mortality throughout the globe. Though there are considerable variations in infantile mortality, according to World Health Organization, the lower respiratory tract infections are the second most important cause of death among children < 5 years of age. (Carolina et al., 2012) Respiratory syncytial virus is most frequently detected in childhood illness. Factors

his critique is being done on the article titled “Experiences of Alaskan Parents with Children Hospitalized for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Treatment.” It was written in 2013 and published it the Journal of Pediatric Nursing. The purpose of this critique is to address the usefulness of this research and to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. This article is presented clearly and well organized. The purpose and background are clearly stated. Some weaknesses noted in the article is small population

assess any situation and ensure a more positive experience, effective communication lines must be established. On the first day of my pediatric clinical rotation, I was assigned to an eighteen-day old newborn girl (J.L.) diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) contracted during her hospital stay. Due to her condition, she had been moved to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to decrease the spread of infection to healthy

R.S.V i My Life Learning Experience with R.S.V Name Course Title Teacher Date R.S.V ii Abstract Many individuals have experienced problems with their hospitals or health care facilities. An important concept that I learned from facing this family crisis that will be examined in this paper is that, when a family member becomes seriously ill, they need quality medical care. Sometimes, when a person 's life is at stake, the further a person lives from medical facilities which can

referral to a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital a few blocks away for further and immediate evaluation in Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). II. Physical and Laboratory Findings On examination, the pediatrician noted SL has an increased respiratory distressed. He observed high fever, widespread expiratory wheeze, and fine crackles. Chest X-rays were taken and inflammation of the bronchioles was confirmed. In addition to the chest X-ray, the pediatrician required three nasopharyngeal specimen

(Wikipedia, 2012). Their extensive research and development efforts are focused on these same areas. MedImmune acquired FluMist when it purchased Aviron in 2002. FluMist is Aviron’s lead product for development and commercialization, it’s a live virus vaccine delivered to the patient as a nasal mist for the prevention of influenza (Wikipedia, 2012). Key Issues The board of MedImmune believed that Aviron was a good strategic fit but didn’t

very high fever Evelyn and Quentine rushed her to the hospital. This is where she spent ten days in the hospital; three in ICU and and seven in a oxygen tank. That’s when the family found out that Nikki had a serious infection called RSV. Respiratory Syncytical Virus, also known as RSV, is a common infection in children under the age of one. Each year, 75,000 to 125,000 children in this age group are hospitalized in the US due to the infection. Many children are infected with this by their second birthday

Practitioner (GP) to paediatric ward with bronchiolitis. Initially, Liam’s chief health issues will be identified, following by nursing assessment and diagnoses of the child’s need. Focus will be made on the management of two major health problems: respiratory distress and dehydration, and summary and evaluation of the interventions with evidence of learning. Lastly, a conclusion of author’s self-evaluation will be present. Identification of specific key issues: Liam is a previously healthy boy who

Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory infection caused commonly by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the first two years of life. Nearly every child in the United States will be infected with RSV before its second birthday. The condition is a leading cause of hospital admissions among children under the age of two. The populations most frequently and severely affected by bronchiolitis include; infants less than 12 months of age, children born at a low gestational age (less than 32 weeks), and