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Respiratory Failure vs. Distress

Posted by Sam D. Say

Apr 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM

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Respiratory failure and respiratory distress are both medical emergencies that demand prompt treatment and present special dangers to vulnerable groups such as children, elders, and people with chronic illnesses. Respiratory distress, for example, affects about 1% of newborns and is the leading cause of death in neonates born prematurely.

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Topics: Respiratory, respiratory assessment

The Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Breathing and Respiratory Health

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 30, 2023 7:00:00 AM

September was National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, an important time to spread knowledge about the heart condition and its impact on the health and quality of life of individuals and families throughout the country.

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Topics: Respiratory, medical scenarios, respiratory assessment

What You Need to Know About Respiratory Muscle Weakness

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 9, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Respiratory muscle weakness is a common disorder often associated with weakened coughing, breathing and other airway functions, and it’s critical that providers and patients know how to identify symptoms of this condition to ensure the healthiest breathing and respiratory functions possible for all individuals.

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Topics: Respiratory, respiratory assessment

The Swimmer’s Guide to Respiratory Health

Posted by Sam D. Say

Sep 25, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Swimming is a great form of exercise that can be very beneficial to a person’s overall health. Who doesn’t love a good dip in the pool, right? On the flip side, swimming can also present a number of respiratory issues and cause breathing dysfunction. It’s important to know the respiratory risks of swimming before hopping in the pool.

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Topics: Respiratory, respiratory assessment

Trauma Patients and Airway Assessment Challenges

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

There are many factors to consider when performing an airway assessment, and some of those factors can present obstacles for all patients and providers involved. Trauma patients require extra care and caution when receiving airway assessments, and substantial research has been done on unique risks for these patients and things providers must keep in mind when treating them.

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Topics: medical scenarios, respiratory assessment

As Students Return to School, a Reminder on Pediatric Respiratory Risks

Posted by Sam D. Say

Sep 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: respiratory assessment, Anaphylaxis

A Brief Guide to Vaping, Respiratory Health and Airway Treatment

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 8, 2022 7:00:00 AM

 

The use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, has become extremely popular in the United States. Among the top reasons, many see vaping as a healthier alternative to smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes — and given what we know about the latter, there is certainly some accuracy to that. 

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Topics: respiratory assessment

5 Tricks to Perform the Best Respiratory Assessment

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 22, 2022 8:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: respiratory assessment

Respiratory Assessment and the Elderly Patient

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Geriatric patients are more likely to experience respiratory emergencies such as pneumonia, aspiration, and severe respiratory infections. A range of physiological changes, including muscle atrophy, can make airway assessment and management more difficult. 

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Topics: respiratory assessment

What is Involved in a Respiratory Assessment?

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 4, 2022 8:00:00 AM

 

The stats speak for themselves. Respiratory distress is what sends 10% of children to emergency departments. Additionally, one in seven seniors has a lung disease. Between 1980-2014, more than 4.6 million American adults died from chronic respiratory diseases. 

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Topics: respiratory assessment