(HS Jones 078589 2023) Pediatric Respiratory Conditions: Challenges in Managing Upper versus Lower Airways

Course overview

Children are not small adults, and infants are not small children. Each are unique and require different interventions and treatment modalities. In todays managed care and decreased length of stay environment, it is imperative that nurses and other healthcare providers in all health care settings-from home to primary care to acute care-be prepared to identify and intervene with respiratory situations as early as possible. Secondary to both anatomical and physiological etiologies, children with respiratory conditions may present with acute illnesses, flare-ups of chronic conditions or life-threatening complications. As an example: the latest statistics indicate that about 1 in 10 children in the United States have a diagnosis of asthma. Rapid assessment and immediate intervention is oftentimes vital; yet long term chronic mismanagement can lead to significant issues. You will learn practical strategies to integrate symptomology and appropriate diagnostics into your differential diagnosis; enhance your ability to pinpoint etiology by understanding the inter-relationship of respiratory signs and symptoms; and to differentiate when to treat cause versus symptom. This seminar will provide you with the knowledge you need to manage numerous respiratory conditions that are the cause for children seeking health care, and oftentimes hospitalization. You will receive the latest information on: Traditional, improved and new medications and devices Urgent and emergent management and interventions Distinguishing between the linked airway disorders that determine upper versus lower airway etiology and manifestations Your speaker Stephen Jones will discuss some of the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for upper and lower respiratory conditions. He will help you identify the role of appropriate oxygen therapy in numerous situations, and to understand PFTs and various technologies that are utilized when managing children with pulmonary issues. Discover what the pulse oximeter really signifies Stephens long-standing passion for optimal pediatric care will be evident throughout this presentation. His vast experiences and clinical management of these children will be shared, in a professional, educational yet fun learning experience. He is excited to share his wealth of knowledge, and help spread the evidence based word In this endeavor, Stephen will provide the skills and knowledge for you to improve the outcomes of these children, and minimize negative sequalae. We know that you will find him positive, upbeat, energetic, full of evidence based information, practical, motivating, humorous, and willing to go the extra mile to make this program as success TOP 5 PROBLEMS this program will seek to solve: Gain an understanding of the manifestations of upper and lower respiratory conditions. Learn the evidence behind the recommended management guidelines. Describe and examine the step management for asthma. Identify appropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions for respiratory conditions Prevent misuse of non-evidence-based interventions