Profile of children hospitalized for acute viral bronchiolitis in a referral hospital in Amazonas
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https://doi.org/10.59464/2359-4632.2026.3953Keywords:
Respiratory infections, Respiratory syncytial virus, ChildrenAbstract
Objective: to describe the clinical profile of children up to one year of age hospitalized with acute viral bronchiolitis at a referral hospital in the city of Manaus, Amazonas. Method: This is a quantitative, retrospective documentary study based on medical record review. Data were collected between September and December 2024 using a structured questionnaire, with the following main variables: age, sex, current weight, signs and symptoms, treatment, tests, length of hospital stay, and hospital outcome. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist was used. Descriptive analysis and data organization were performed using SPSS software. Results: forty-five children with a confirmed diagnosis of acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) caused by respiratory syncytial virus were included. The results revealed a predominance of males, ages one to two months, and weight between 4,000 and 6,000 g. The most common symptoms were cough, dyspnea, and fever. All patients underwent laboratory and imaging tests, with 55.6% receiving nebulized therapy and 51.1% receiving supplemental oxygen. Most were discharged with improvement or recovery after four to seven days of hospitalization. Conclusion: the clinical profile of children hospitalized for AVB in Manaus showed a predominance of males, ages between one and two months, and favorable outcomes, with hospital discharge predominantly after supportive care. Prolonged hospitalizations were associated with the need for transfer to more complex units. Data from longer periods and with a greater number of variables are needed for more comprehensive analyses of information on hospitalized children and strategic planning of care actions.
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