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S5 Ep111: Why Can’t Your Patient Breathe? An Exam-Driven Approach to Pediatric Respiratory Failure

Jun 5, 2024
Expert pulmonologists discuss how to approach pediatric respiratory failure using physical exams and an anatomic framework. Insights on differentiating between upper and lower airway issues, the significance of bedside assessments, and utilizing a compartments model for evaluation. They also explore the satisfaction of diagnosing Croup and the importance of a systematic approach to managing complex respiratory cases in children.
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  • Differential diagnosis in pediatric respiratory failure can be guided by a compartmental approach focusing on CNS and anatomical regions.
  • Analyzing breathing patterns and work of breathing assists in distinguishing upper and lower airway issues during inspiration and expiration.

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Understanding the Compartments Approach to Respiratory Assessment

The podcast episode discusses the usefulness of a compartments approach to respiratory assessment. The CNS and anatomical compartments are key in determining respiratory issues. One key point is differentiating between upper and lower airway problems during inspiration and expiration. Understanding this differentiation helps in assessing breathing difficulty and utilizing the physical exam effectively.

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