We discuss the medical reason behind the child being dunked in ice water, which is to lower their fast heart rate caused by the medication albuterol used to treat their asthma or bronchiolitis attack. The ice water triggers the diving reflex, slowing down the heart rate to preserve oxygen. it should be noted that albuterol is not routinely recommended for bronchiolitis any longer, but many doctors still give it. 🎥 via @jani_M.K.J.A.K #asthma #bronchiolitis #albuterol #tachycardia #divingreflex
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We discuss the medical reason behind the child being dunked in ice water, which is to lower their fast heart rate caused by the medication albuterol used to treat their asthma or bronchiolitis attack. The ice water triggers the diving reflex, slowing down the heart rate to preserve oxygen. it should be noted that albuterol is not routinely recommended for bronchiolitis any longer, but many doctors still give it. 🎥 via @jani_M.K.J.A.K #asthma #bronchiolitis #albuterol #tachycardia #divingreflex
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