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Editor's note: This is a summary of a nursing care-related systematic review from the Cochrane Library. For more information, see http://nursingcare.cochrane.org.
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Crup/tratamiento farmacológico , Crup/enfermería , Glucocorticoides/uso terapéutico , Atención de Enfermería/normas , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , MasculinoRESUMEN
This article summarises the five most common lower respiratory tract infections seen in acute care, guiding the nurse in assessment and early recognition of signs of deterioration. A discussion on each condition is provided along with guidance on prevention, advice for parents and on managing patients. This article is intended for students or newly qualified children's nurses, however, it can also serve as a refresher for all professionals working with children.
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Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio/enfermería , Bronquiolitis/diagnóstico , Bronquiolitis/enfermería , Bronquiolitis/terapia , Niño , Preescolar , Crup/diagnóstico , Crup/enfermería , Crup/terapia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Lesión Pulmonar/diagnóstico , Lesión Pulmonar/enfermería , Lesión Pulmonar/terapia , Masculino , Neumonía/diagnóstico , Neumonía/enfermería , Neumonía/terapia , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio/diagnóstico , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio/terapia , Factores de Riesgo , Virosis/diagnóstico , Virosis/enfermería , Virosis/terapiaAsunto(s)
Crup/diagnóstico , Enfermería de Urgencia/métodos , Ruidos Respiratorios/diagnóstico , Triaje/métodos , Obstrucción de las Vías Aéreas/diagnóstico , Obstrucción de las Vías Aéreas/etiología , Obstrucción de las Vías Aéreas/enfermería , Preescolar , Tos/etiología , Tos/enfermería , Crup/complicaciones , Crup/enfermería , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Evaluación en Enfermería/métodos , Virus de la Parainfluenza 2 Humana , Ruidos Respiratorios/etiología , Resultado del TratamientoAsunto(s)
Crup/enfermería , Enfermería de Urgencia , Alta del Paciente , Preescolar , Resultado Fatal , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), also known as "croup," is a perennial viral infection that commonly affects young children in the cold season of the year. Croup, with its distinguishable symptoms of "barking seal cough," inspiratory stridor, and late-night occurrence, can be frightening for child and parents but can be managed effectively at home. This article outlines the nurse practitioner's (NP) instructions for LTB home management, triage of symptoms, and anticipatory guidance regarding course of the illness. Guidelines for assessment of the parent's self-care abilities and referral criteria are also given. The differential diagnosis of epiglottitis is reviewed and the need for immediate referral is emphasized.
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Crup/enfermería , Servicios de Atención de Salud a Domicilio/métodos , Enfermedad Aguda , Niño , Epiglotitis/enfermería , Humanos , Enfermeras Practicantes , Diagnóstico de EnfermeríaRESUMEN
Acute respiratory distress in children is a terrifying experience for both the child and the parents. It also poses a tremendous challenge to nurses and physicians who must diagnose and treat the child's illness. Although the cause of acute respiratory distress in children can vary, the initial symptoms can all look the same to even the most experienced practitioner. Epiglottitis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection, often masquerades as the more common and less severe viral illness croup.