EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 14 MIN
EP 57 - Bronchiolitis/RSV
from Pulse Check with Archer Nursing · host Archer Review
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down bronchiolitis—what RSV does to tiny airways and how we support infants through the worst days safely. What You’ll Learn Bronchiolitis = inflammation + mucus plugging of the bronchioles → airflow obstruction & air-trapping RSV is the most common cause (think late fall → early spring) Classic signs: wheezing, retractions, nasal flaring, belly breathing, hypoxemia, poor feeding Why this hits babies hardest: tiny airways + a little swelling = big work of breathing Core management is supportive: humidified O₂/high-flow NC, normal-saline nebs, CPT, and suction, suction, suction Watch this if you’re a peds, ED, or floor nurse, a nursing student, or a caregiver who wants a clear, practical game plan for recognizing bronchiolitis and delivering evidence-based supportive care. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
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In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down bronchiolitis—what RSV does to tiny airways and how we support infants through the worst days safely. What You’ll Learn Bronchiolitis = inflammation + mucus plugging of the bronchioles → airflow obstruction & air-trapping RSV is the most common cause (think late fall → early spring) Classic signs: wheezing, retractions, nasal flaring, belly breathing, hypoxemia, poor feeding Why this hits babies hardest: tiny airways + a little swelling = big work of breathing Core management is supportive: humidified O₂/high-flow NC, normal-saline nebs, CPT, and suction, suction, suction Watch this if you’re a peds, ED, or floor nurse, a nursing student, or a caregiver who wants a clear, practical game plan for recognizing bronchiolitis and delivering evidence-based supportive care. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
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