'Tis the Season for RSV | Pediatric RSV management with Laura Holdren

[Ep10] Do you work in EMS or another kind of healthcare space where you primarily see adult patients? Maybe pediatric patients aren't your specialty, but there's still a chance you might encounter one when you clock-in for your shift? Let's chat about what to keep in mind when taking care of pediatric patients who may have RSV - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Laura Holdren, MSN, RN is an EMS Coordinator with the Nationwide Children's Hospital EMS Program, here in Columbus, Ohio. She also functions as a nurse educator/EMS CE instructor.

For this episode, we talk with Laura about practical tips for managing pediatric patients with suspected RSV. This particular episode is most appropriate for healthcare providers who are used to taking care of adults, but still see an occasional pediatric patient too. If that sounds like you, check out this conversation to learn more about:

• Is there a season for RSV?
• What are some common signs and symptoms for RSV?
• What kind of treatment options exist for EMS and in-hospital providers?
• Is there a vaccine for RSV?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• CDC RSV Resources
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Healthychildren.org (AAP Parenting Website)
• PediaCast - Episode 504 - RSV and Bronchiolitis
• NCH Education Contacts

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