The purpose of the Acute Respiratory Distress in Infants and Toddlers: Viral Bronchiolitis educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist providers in recognizing the signs and severity of respiratory distress in pediatric patients who present to the emergency department. This training also reviews appropriate management and supportive therapies for those patients with bronchiolitis. This course is designed to build on existing knowledge regarding the general assessment of infants and children.
It is our hope that pre-hospital and hospital professionals utilize these materials to further enhance their care of children.
This educational activity is being presented without the provision of commercial support and without bias or conflict of interest from the course planners.Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the signs of severity of respiratory distress and need to increase support
- Identify the six supportive therapies for bronchiolitis
- Discuss appropriate management of the infant/child with bronchiolitis
- Review appropriate disposition from the Emergency Department based on assessment and response to interventions
This course has been approved for 0.5 continuing education hours.
Continuing education hours have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety.