Respiratory distress.
Preparation for pediatric pulmonary emergencies in the office setting includes adequate training for all medical staff, properly sized and working equipment, and medications to help alleviate respiratory distress when indicated. Status asthmaticus, viral bronchiolitis, and croup account for the vast majority of respiratory emergencies encountered in the pediatric office setting. Timely application of proven approaches to assessment and treatment of these illnesses can prevent hospitalization, decrease length of hospitalizations, and save lives.
Fallot
André
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Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, San Antonio Military Pediatric Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236, USA. andre.fallot@lackland.af.mil
D001990:Bronchiolitis, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003440:Croup / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D009819:Office Visits; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D013224:Status Asthmaticus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy