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.
We want to hear from you! For additional information:
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085408611085
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clinical_concepts_podcast/
Follow us on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clinical-concepts-podcast/?viewAsMember=true
Visit us online: https://theclinicalconceptspodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Send us an email: clinicalconceptspodcast@gmail.com
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/.
Stay safe, and do good care!
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.