Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Viral Respiratory Infection - VRI (Signs/Symptoms - Exclusive (infants…
Viral Respiratory Infection - VRI
Signs/Symptoms - General
mild respiratory arrest
coughing
Signs/Symptoms - Exclusive
nasal congestion
sore/scratchy throat
fever (usually 101-102)
malaise
headaches
body aches
infants
irritability
poor feeding habits
exacerbation of asthma (if asthmatic)
Treatment
O2 therapy
PPV if needed (rare)
emotional support
gentle transport
Pathophysiology
most symptoms found in nose/throat
can cause infection to lower airway
approx. 14 days
Facts
commonly referred to as URIs - Upper respiratory infection
common
caused by virus
common VRIs
colds
flu
bronchiolitis
in adults
mild + self limiting
confined to upper respiratory system
in children
greater chance to spread to lower airway