Children’s nurses frequently encounter children who have bronchiolitis and the severity of the illness can vary from mild to severe. This article is designed to enable children’s nurses to understand the pathophysiology of the illness and how to provide a high quality of care. The article aims to enhance the reader’s clinical assessment and management of a child with bronchiolitis. There are also suggestions on maintaining and enhancing family-centred care and improving ward practice with strict barrier nursing procedures.
Nursing Children and Young People. 24, 8, 29-34. doi: 10.7748/ncyp2012.10.24.8.29.c9339
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Accepted: 22 August 2011
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