The 2022 cold and flu season is off and running! Thus far emergency departments and EMS systems alike are caring for more RSV patients, than ever before, for this early in the season.

But what is RSV anyway? Join me as we take a dive into the pathophysiology and management of this virus and discuss the brain-tips to fingertips facts that every EMS provider should know when caring for the critically ill RSV patient of any age.

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References:
Johnson, Denise A. “PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2022-PAHAN-668-10-27-ADV Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity Nationally and in Pennsylvania.” Pennsylvania Department of Health, 27 Oct. 2022.

“RSV Surveillance Data - NREVSS.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 July 2021, https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/nrevss/rsv/index.html.

“Updated Guidance: Use of Palivizumab Prophylaxis to Prevent Hospitalization from Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection during the 2022-2023 RSV Season.” Home, American Academy of Pediatrics , 26 Aug. 2022, https://www.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/interim-guidance-for-use-of-palivizumab-prophylaxis-to-prevent-hospitalization/.

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