Abstract
Providers in pediatric emergency departments (ED) frequently encounter a variety of life-threatening respiratory illnesses. This article reviews current updates on the management and unique adjuncts for 3 common respiratory illnesses. Discussed first is bronchiolitis and the impact of high flow nasal cannula on reducing the need for intubation. Next, the current therapy for croup and the adjunctive use of Heliox and finally, the ED approach to asthma and treatment with breath actuated nebulizers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-26 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Rhode Island medical journal (2013) |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- asthma
- bronchiolitis
- croup
- pediatrics
- respiratory care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine