chapter 36 Flashcards
the ability to breath when sick in children
Respiratory problems occur more often, with greater severity in infants and children
Ability to mouth breath when the nose is blocked is not automatic
nasopharngitis is the
common cold
allergic rhinitis causes the
hay fever
Postsleep barking cough; increasing respiratory difficulty; stridor
Anxiety, restlessness, hoarseness
Spasmodic Laryngitis
treatment for
Spasmodic Laryngitis
Cool-mist humidifiers; possible low-dose emetic prescription
Barking cough; difficulty breathing, rapid pulse
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis
treatment for
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis
Goal: Maintain airway and adequate air exchange
Antimicrobial therapy; supersaturated atmosphere; nebulized epinephrine
Severe symptoms: Intubation
Uncommon condition
Sore throat; dysphagia; high fever; anxiety; tripod position breathing
Epiglottitis
treatment for
Epiglottitis
Possible intubation; moist air; pulse oximetry; antibiotics
Bronchi/bronchioles plugged with thick, viscid mucus
Trapping air in lungs; exhalation difficult
Dyspnea; dry, persistent cough; extremely shallow respirations; air hunger; cyanosis; anxiety, restlessness
Acute Bronchiolitis(Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection)
treatment and diagnose for Acute Bronchiolitis(Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection)
Confirmed by ELISA of mucus
Hospitalization with contact precautions; mist tent; rest; increased fluids
Hypersensitive response to allergens
Dry, hacking cough; wheezing; difficulty breathing
asthma
diagnosis and treatment of asthma
Auscultation; pulmonary function tests Treatment Bronchodilators; corticosteroids Leukotriene inhibitors; mast cell stabilizers Chest physiotherapy
Abrupt; high fever; respiratory distress; tachycardia; tachypnea
Bacterial Pneumonia
treatment for
Bacterial Pneumonia
Anti-infectives; oxygen; IV fluids
