Dr. Bortcosh is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Florida. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical School, NY in 2011. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2015 and continued his education at Massachusetts General Hospital for his fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care graduating June 2018.
Objectives
- Explain the physiology of the common signs of increased work of breathing.
- Discuss whether a patient is trying to oxygenate or ventilate when s/he is having increased work of breathing.
- Discuss the role of pulse oximetry in directing the management of lower respiratory tract disease.
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