A 3-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, poor feeding and wheeze. Examination shows bilateral crackles and moderate chest wall recession;...

Question

A 3-month-old infant presents with cough, tachypnoea, poor feeding and wheeze. Examination shows bilateral crackles and moderate chest wall recession; SpO₂ is 92% on room air. RSV bronchiolitis is suspected. According to Australian paediatric guidelines, which of the following is the mainstay of management?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care with nasal suction, hydration and supplemental oxygen as needed

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Oral prednisolone

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Nebulised adrenaline

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Regular salbutamol nebulisers

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Routine broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Bronchiolitis management