Cystic fibrosis Neonatal chronic lung disease Postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans Recurrent bronchial obstruction that does not respond to the usual treatments Central airway obstruction Epidemiological and research studies Measurement Conditions Infants…
Drug Nutritional effect Anticonvulsants: Folate, Ca, Vit B12, B6, D, C. Dyslipidemias Phenytoin Folate, Ca, Vit B12, B6, K, C. Dyslipidemias Phenobarbital Anti-inflammatories: Vit C, Fe Aspirin Proteins, fats, glucose,…
Fig. 53.1 Laryngomalacia. In laryngeal endoscopic visualization, the collapse of the arytenoid cartilage can be appreciated, occluding the lumen of the airway, in infant with persistent stridor The characteristic inspiratory…
Fig. 38.1 Atopic march From the physiopathological aspect, the syndromes are characterized by the capacity of the affected person to manifest an allergic hypersensitivity, whether it is mediated by IgE…
Fig. 49.1 Sudden infant death (SID) in Chile (1997–2009) (n = 1442): seasonal distribution of 1442 SID in Chile Fig. 49.2 Sudden infant death rate Pacifier Several studies, including two…
SNC alterations Congenital and acquired disorders of the control of the respiratory center Myelomeningocele and Arnold-Chiari malformations Alterations in the ventilation pump Congenital hypotonias Myasthenia gravis Phrenic and diaphragmatic paralysis…
Fig. 63.1 Airway epithelium Fig. 63.2 Forced expiration and choke point. (a) The choke point moves and gets closer to the mucous plug. (b) The plug is tapped at the…
Fig. 59.1 Self-care theory Nursing Care Management Management of care involves clinical processes linked to people’s healthcare. Management of clinical processes can be seen as the most appropriate for adjusting…
Parameter Score 0 1 2 Respiratory sounds None Rough Delayed Stridor None Inspiratory Biphasic Cough/voice None Dysphonic cry Canine cough Retraction None Suprasternal 1 + intercostal Cyanosis None With air With 40%…
