Ante el pico respiratorio, impulsan la consulta prioritaria para evitar el colapso del sistema de salud en Bogotá
Con el inicio del pico respiratorio que cada año se presenta entre marzo y junio, los servicios de urgencias en Bogotá comienzan a registrar una alta congestión, especialmente por la atención de niños con cuadros respiratorios agudos.
TL;DR
- Bogotá emergency services are congested due to the peak respiratory season (March-June), especially with children.
- The Pediatric Society of the Andes (SPLA) recommends priority pediatric consultations to manage acute respiratory cases effectively.
- Respiratory infections account for 70-80% of pediatric consultations during peak viral circulation.
- Symptoms like fever, breathing difficulties, severe congestion, food refusal, excessive sleepiness, constant irritability, or skin color changes require immediate priority consultation.
- One IPS handles over 4,000 priority pediatric consultations monthly, with 90% of respiratory cases resolved without emergency referral.
- The District Health Secretariat is increasing vaccinations against RSV, seasonal influenza, and pertussis, with over 900,000 doses administered by the end of 2025.
- Preventive measures include frequent hand washing, mask use in closed spaces, cross-ventilation, avoiding abrupt temperature changes, staying hydrated, and respiratory etiquette.