Nursing 4400A/B Lecture 5: 4400 Week 5 Lecture - Pediatric Chronic Illness
2 Nov 2018
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Etiology, manifestations and care of a child with asthma. The experience of families and children with cancer: group work, a bit about the world of pediatrics . A totally different world than adult care units. Games, participation, helper, in moms arms babies while breastfeeding: be patient. Complex interaction of airway obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and inflammation. Exacerbations are the leading cause of pediatric hospital admissions. Lifetime prevalence in children is estimated to be 11%-16% Exacerbations accounted for 3% - 7% of all pediatric ed visits. >50% of children who present to the ed with an asthma exacerbation are <5 years old. 2: dust mites, animals, cockroaches, moulds, pollens, viral infections, certain air pollutants. Smoke, exercise, cold air, chemical fumes and other strong-smelling substances like perfumes, certain food additives like sulfites, certain air pollutants, intense emotions: hospitalization rate for school-age children peaks 17. 7 days after labour day, attacks increase in september.
