Health Condition 1: J210- Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus Health Condition 2: J00-J06- Acute upper respiratory infections
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Saline Nebulisation: Dose - 4ml - 7% Normal Saline
Route of administration- Nebulisation with face mask via Sterile Nebuliser Machine.
Duration - 20 mins or till the nebuliser chamber
Sponsors
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Hospitalized Infants and young children(6 to 24 months) 2.First episode of respiratory distress associated with wheezing 3.Clinical severity score 0 to 6 (ANNEXURE-1)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of two or more episodes of respiratory distress in past 2.H/o Pneumonia & Antibiotic use 3.Family history of asthma 4.Critically ill Infants and young children (6 to 24 months) suggesting severe acute bronchiolitis 5.Associated cardiopulmonary diseases such as congenital heart disease, cystic lung disease, etc. 6.Preterm birth or history of mechanical ventilation in neonatal period 7.Patients with clinical signs of bacterial infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nebulisation with 7% saline has better efficacy than 3% saline in supportive management of acute bronchiolitis.Timepoint: Clinical Severity Score is Calculated every 24 hours till the day of the discharge. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Thumjaa A
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed