Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies
If they look like an asthmatic, and they act like an asthmatic, they probably are an asthmatic. However, all that wheezes is not asthma! This lecture will review the assessment findings & current management techniques utilized in pediatric patients with commonly encountered respiratory emergencies, such as asthma, croup, epiglottitis, & RSV.
• How many nebs can you really give?
• IV vs. inhaled vs. IM vs. oral steroids?
• Why is epiglottitis making a comeback?
• Ribavirin, racemic, & RSV?