AAP: Consider Palivizumab for Atypical Interseasonal RSV
AAP strongly supports consideration of palivizumab for patients who would be candidates per current eligibility recommendations
General Pulmonology
FDA Grants Fast Track Status to mRNA Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Candidate
mRNA-1345 is a vaccine candidate against RSV that utilizes the same lipid nanoparticle as Moderna’s authorized COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC Issues Alert About Respiratory Syncytial Virus Spread in Southern US
Agency is encouraging broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for COVID-19
Spirometry Measurements Obtained at Home vs Clinic Evaluated
Spirometry measurements obtained at home had poor agreement with results obtained in the clinic.
Alternative Therapies for Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Are alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, Echinacea, elderberry, and zinc effective in managing symptoms of viral upper respiratory infections?
The Effect of Opioid Dose and Route on Risk for Respiratory Depression
The researchers’ goals were to evaluate the geographic differences of opioid administration and to examine how opioid administration was associated with respiratory depression.
FDA: Certain Factors May Affect Pulse Oximeter Accuracy
According to the FDA’s safety communication, multiple factors may affect the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings, including poor circulation, skin pigmentation, skin thickness, skin temperature, current tobacco use, and use of fingernail polish.
Byfavo Now Available for Induction, Maintenance of Procedural Sedation
Byfavo, a Schedule IV controlled substance, is a rapid-acting, reversible benzodiazepine.
Potential Sex Differences in Chronic Cough Triggers
Women with chronic cough in the United States and United Kingdom were more likely to have a higher number of cough triggers.
Pulse Oximetry, Vital Signs May Predict Hospital LOS in Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations
Heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels with percentile-based cutoffs can predict the risk of prolonged hospitalization in pediatric asthma exacerbations.
