Clinical Trajectory and Development of Children Diagnosed with Bronchiolitis Transferred to a Tertiary Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v16i103p18702-18719Keywords:
Bronchiolitis, Hospitalization, Childhood, Clinical ProceduresAbstract
Objective: To identify and analyze the clinical trajectory and development of children diagnosed with bronchiolitis and transferred to a tertiary hospital. Method: This was a retrospective, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. It was conducted in an emergency room in a municipality in northwestern São Paulo state, through medical record review. Children aged 0 to 11 years and 29 days, transferred to a tertiary hospital between January 1, 2025, and May 31, 2025, were included. Results: Approximately 105 children were diagnosed with bronchiolitis and transferred to a tertiary hospital. The largest number of transfers occurred between the ages of 1 and 5 months. Symptom onset was between 1 and 3 days, and cough was present in 94.3% of cases. The diagnostic test for respiratory syncytial virus detection was positive in 61 (58.1%) patients. Conclusion: Bronchiolitis continues to be a pathology that causes a significant level of emergency room visits and hospital admissions, generating considerable healthcare demands.
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