MedFlight Radio

What is RSV and why is this simple cold virus a big deal in our infant and pediatric population?    Steve and Chris track down Michael Schibler (EMS Coordinator at Dayton Children’s Hospital) and one of our own MedFlight Flight Nurse—Tyler Altier to find out why.     Both Michael and Tyler bring a huge amount of pediatric/transport experience where they work in their respected jobs and also are active in the United States Air Force Reserve on their transport team.     We start things out with defining RSV and why this can be a bigger problem for our infant and pediatric patients.   You will be surprised to hear that some basic airway maneuvers is all that is needed in most RSV cases but do progress to more invasive/advanced treatment as they may be needed in our more severe cases.   Come listen and learn as we try to ease some of our anxiety with our high risk/low volume infant and pediatric transports.