Download or read book Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2013 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.
Download or read book Oxygen Therapy for Children written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hypoxaemia is a major contributor to child deaths that occur worldwide each year; for a child with pneumonia hypoxaemia increases the risk of death by up to 5 times. Despite its importance in virtually all types of acute severe illness, hypoxaemia is often not well recognized or well managed, more so in settings where resources are limited. Oxygen therapy remains an inaccessible luxury for a large proportion of severely ill children admitted to hospitals in developing countries. This is particularly true for patients in small district hospitals, where, even if some facility for delivering oxygen is available, supplies are often unreliable and the benefits of treatment may be diminished by poorly maintained, inappropriate equipment or poorly trained staff with inadequate guidelines. Increasing awareness of these problems is likely to have considerable clinical and public health benefits in the care of severely ill children. Health workers should be able to know the clinical signs that suggest the presence of hypoxaemia and have more reliable means of detection of hypoxeamia. This can be achieved through more widespread use of pulse oximetry, which is a non-invasive measure of arterial oxygen saturation. At the same time oxygen therapy must be more widely available; in many remote settings, this can be achieved by use of oxygen concentrators, which can run on regular or alternative sources of power. Having effective systems for the detection and management of hypoxaemia are vital in reducing mortality from pneumonia and other severe acute illnesses. Oxygen therapy is essential to counter hypoxaemia and many times is the difference between life and death. This manual focuses on the availability and clinical use of oxygen therapy in children in health facilities by providing the practical aspects for health workers, biomedical engineers, and administrators. It addresses the need for appropriate detection of hypoxaemia, use of pulse oximetry, clinical use of oxygen and delivery systems and monitoring of patients on oxygen therapy. In addition, the manual addresses practical use of pulse oximetry, and oxygen concentrators and cylinders in an effort to improve oxygen systems worldwide."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Management of Infants with Moderate to Severe Bronchiolitis Using High flow Nasal Cannula Outside the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit written by Catline Le Pallec and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction : La bronchiolite est la principale cause d'hospitalisation chez les enfants de moins de 2 ans. Initialement, l'utilisation de l'oxygénothérapie haut débit (OHD) était limitée à l'unité de soins intensifs (USI). Récemment, son utilisation s'est étendue aux services d'urgence et de pédiatrie générale, mais il n'y a pas de recommandations claires sur le sujet. Les objectifs de cette étude étaient de décrire la prise en charge des patients nécessitant la mise sous oxygénothérapie haut débit en dehors des soins intensifs et d'identifier les facteurs associés à l'échec de l'OHD en cas de bronchiolite modérée à sévère. Méthodes : Une revue rétrospective des patients âgés de 0 à 6 mois atteints de bronchiolite ayant reçu une OHD au sein de sept hôpitaux pédiatriques tertiaires au cours des 5 dernières saisons épidémiques de 2018 à 2023 a été réalisée. Les variables démographiques, cliniques et biochimiques ont été recueillies à l'admission et au début du soutien thérapeutique par OHD. La prise en charge initiale et son évolution ont été décrites. L'échec du traitement par OHD a été défini comme le transfert en unité de soins intensifs. Une analyse de régression multiple a été utilisée pour déterminer les paramètres associés à l'échec de l'OHD. Résultats : Nous avons inclus 383 nourrissons dans cette étude multicentrique (âge moyen de 63 jours [7 ; 192]). 76 patients (20%) nécessitant un HNFC ont finalement été transférés en USI pédiatrique sous une durée médiane de 2 jours. Seuls 40 enfants (10%) ont bénéficié d'une escalade ventilatoire et parmi les enfants transférés en USI, un seul patient a été intubé. Les principaux facteurs associés au transfert en USI étaient l'âge et le poids à l'admission, la prématurité, l'infection par le VRS, la défaillance neurologique, les scores Wang et m-WCAS élevés, l'hypoxémie, les apnées, l'indice ROX bas, l'acidose, les atélectasies ou la pneumonie, en analyse univariée. En analyse multivariée, l'âge, le terme, l'infection à VRS, les scores de Wang et m-WCAS, la saturation en oxygène à l'admission et l'index ROX restaient associés. Conclusion : L'oxygénothérapie haut débit semble être un outil sûr pour la prise en charge de la bronchiolite modérée à sévère. Cependant, il y a un manque de standardisation de la pratique et d'autres études sont nécessaires pour affiner les directives de l'OHD en dehors de l'USI et pour identifier rapidement les personnes qui ne répondent pas à l'OHD.
Download or read book Pediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation written by Peter C. Rimensberger and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-12 with total page 1584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by outstanding authorities from all over the world, this comprehensive new textbook on pediatric and neonatal ventilation puts the focus on the effective delivery of respiratory support to children, infants and newborns. In the early chapters, developmental issues concerning the respiratory system are considered, physiological and mechanical principles are introduced and airway management and conventional and alternative ventilation techniques are discussed. Thereafter, the rational use of mechanical ventilation in various pediatric and neonatal pathologies is explained, with the emphasis on a practical step-by-step approach. Respiratory monitoring and safety issues in ventilated patients are considered in detail, and many other topics of interest to the bedside clinician are covered, including the ethics of withdrawal of respiratory support and educational issues. Throughout, the text is complemented by numerous illustrations and key information is clearly summarized in tables and lists.
Download or read book Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome written by Steven L. Shein and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). The text reviews the emerging science behind the new PARDS definition; explores epidemiology, pathobiology, etiologies, and risk factors; reviews state-of-the-art treatment modalities and strategies; and discusses clinical outcomes. Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners who specialize in pediatric critical care.
Download or read book Pediatric Pulmonology written by American Academy of Pediatrics. Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All new resource expertly guides you through the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of virtually every pulmonary issue you're likely to encounter.
Download or read book High Flow Nasal Cannula written by Annalisa Carlucci and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the state of the art in high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), an oxygen therapy technique that has recently proven to be a very promising approach to supporting respiratory function in several medical fields. In the opening part of the book, readers will learn the differences between high-flow and low-flow techniques and gain an overview of HFNC’s technical aspects and physiological effects. The book subsequently describes the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in different respiratory diseases, analyzing how this technique positively impacts patients’ respiratory status. The authors highlight clinical applications of HFNC, both in adults and in children, in various clinical settings – e.g. intensive care and semi-intensive care unit, emergencies, rehabilitation etc. – and present tips, tricks and pitfalls, as well as up-to-date reports on technical issues. The book is intended for pneumologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, ED doctors, rehabilitation therapists, internists and oncologists, as well as fellows and nurses in these fields.
Download or read book Teaching Pearls in Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation written by Antonio M. Esquinas and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses real-world clinical case analyses of hot topics to provide insights into noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV). Written by leading international teachers and experts, it features a selection of “major controversial topics in clinical practice” and demonstrates how these cases can be used to teach about NIV. It then presents a discussion of the topics in various scenarios (anesthesiology, critical care, emergency, pneumology and sleep medicine, as well). The chapters allow readers to develop a case-by-case understanding of NIV in acute and chronic respiratory disorders, and perioperative and in intensive care patients, also thanks to Electronic Supplementary Materials. Lastly the authors summarize five key points / recommendations. This book is an attractive resource also for universities / educational seminars / national and international postgraduate courses and hot-topics sessions at national/international congresses.
Download or read book Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway written by Narasimhan Jagannathan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multidisciplinary reference guide covering critical techniques to the safe management of the challenging pediatric airway.
Download or read book Advanced Paediatric Life Support written by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This international bestseller covers the full advanced paediatric life support course, with the core sections for the abbreviated one-day course clearly picked out. The book provides practical guidance for managing children and infants in the first life-threatening "golden" hour. This new edition goes beyond immediate management to include stabilisation and transfer.
Download or read book Managing the Critically Ill Child written by Richard Skone and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, user-friendly guide to the management of sick children, written by experienced paediatric emergency physicians and anaesthetists.
Download or read book Pediatric Sleep Medicine written by David Gozal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to pediatric sleep and its associated disorders. It addresses the ontogeny and maturational aspects of physiological sleep and circadian rhythms, as well as the effects of sleep on the various organ systems as a function of development. Organized into nine sections, the book begins with a basic introduction to sleep, and proceeds into an extensive coverage of normative sleep and functional homeostasis. Part three then concisely examines the humoral and developmental aspects of sleep, namely the emerging role of metabolic tissue and the intestinal microbiota in regulation. Parts four, five, and six discuss diagnoses methods, techniques in sleep measurement, and specific aspects of pharmacotherapy and ventilator support for the pediatric patient. Various sleep disorders are explored in part seven, followed by an in-depth analysis of obstructive sleep apnea in part eight. The book concludes with discussions on the presence of sleep issues in other disorders such as Down syndrome, obesity, cystic fibrosis, and asthma. Written by recognized leaders in the field, Pediatric Sleep Medicine facilitates an extensive learning experience for practicing physicians who encounter specific sleep-related issues in their practice.
Download or read book Partha s Current Trends in Diagnosis Management for Pediatric Adolescent Practitioners written by A Parthasarathy and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-10 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Retrieval Medicine written by Dr. Charlotte Evans and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retrieval Medicine is a core, concise and practical text covering the complex clinical and logistical problems experienced in the retrieval environment. Focusing on evidence-based management and clear clinical guidance, this easily portable handbook provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to this growing field for all health professionals involved in the retrieval and transfer of critically ill patients. Covering the practice of acute, emergency and critical care medicine in the transport environment, this handbook provides the practical guidance and clinical knowledge to enable medical practitioners to function independently in highly variable and resource limited environments with acutely unwell, unstable and often clinically undifferentiated patients over long durations. Closely mapped to the Royal College of Surgeons syllabus on retrieval and transfer medicine, this title comprehensively covers all aspects of retrieval medicine, from basic flight physiology to more complex retrievals and common pitfalls. Authored by an authoritative, international team of expert editors and specialist authors, this clinically focused text is complemented by a range of checklists and reference tools for practical and accessible use in the field. These deliver core information for use in the primary retrieval setting, allowing the retreivalist to structure their approach to a crisis and correct the problem with suggested interventions. Topics include retrieval systems and coordination, crisis resource management, shock, and a range of chapters focusing on responding to specific areas of medicine when encountered in the retrieval environment, such as cardiology and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Download or read book Challenging Concepts in Paediatric Critical Care written by Consultant Paediatric Intensivist Hari Krishnan and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical title presents 18 challenging cases in paediatric critical care, complete with case histories and evidence-based, up-to-date learning points and clinical tips. Each chapter has commentary from an expert who identifies and explains the key points and controversies of the case.
Download or read book Cardiac Critical Care written by Arthur L. Riba and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incredible advances have been made in the management of a variety of cardiac problems during the past several years and this new issue of Critical Care Clinics seeks to illustrate a diverse sampling of some of those advancements. This issue, Guest Edited by Arthur Riba, explores such important topics as Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Valvular Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, and Critical Care Imaging. Exciting topics such as New Interventional Devices in the Acute Cardiac Care Setting are also discussed. Every day we see new advancements in the field of Cardiac Critical Care, which makes this new issue of Critical Care Clinics a must have for anyone in the clinical field.
Download or read book Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner written by Leslie Neal-Boylan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.
