Management of severe viral bronchiolitis and severe acute asthma.

General principles of management A high standard of nursing care is essential in the management of these sick children.Older children with asthma are often very apprehensive, and a confident approach by the nursing staff can play an important part in allaying anxiety.In addition to good general nursing care, there are certain specific measures that are important in general management.Minimal handling.All infants and small children with acute respiratory distress should have 143 on July 9,