Pediatria pre prax 1/2004

BRONCHIOLITIS ACUTA

At time of incidence of respiratory infections children are encountered with progressing mixed dyspnea which does not respond well to standard bronchodilatating treatment. The cause of the mentioned clinical condition is acute bronchiolitis. It affects in particular junior patients and the so-called „risk group“ of children. In the etiology of the disease virus infections predominate. Only rarely some bacterial strains can initiate immunopathogenic processes leading to the development of acute bronchiolitis. A severe course of the disease leads rapidly to general respiratory insufficiency. Effective treatment includes oxygen inhalation, rehydratation and sedation of the patient. In serious cases tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.

Keywords: bronchiolitis acuta, artificial pulmonary ventilation.