Maine:Prehospital protocol pediatric wheezing (less than 2yo): Difference between revisions
Ostermayer (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Overview== *Wheezing in the child less than 2 years old is very commonly due to bronchiolitis, which is a self-limited viral illness. ==Goals== *Maintain oxygenation > 90%...") |
(Add References) |
||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
==Nebulized Epinephrine== | ==Nebulized Epinephrine== | ||
Contact OLMC for patients who are failing all prior treatment | Contact OLMC for patients who are failing all prior treatment | ||
==References== | |||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:EMS]] | [[Category:EMS]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:36, 22 March 2026
Overview
- Wheezing in the child less than 2 years old is very commonly due to bronchiolitis, which is a self-limited viral illness.
Goals
- Maintain oxygenation > 90%
- Ensure hydration
- Monitor for apnea and distress
Suction
- Bulb suction assists with secretions
Nebulized Epinephrine
Contact OLMC for patients who are failing all prior treatment