Diagnosis and Treatment of Preschool Wheeze Needs Improvement, UK Study Finds
A study into parents’ experiences of managing preschool wheeze identified problems with inconsistent terminology and uncertainty around diagnosis.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Preschool Wheeze Needs Improvement, UK Study Finds
A study into parents’ experiences of managing preschool wheeze identified problems with inconsistent terminology and uncertainty around diagnosis.
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Health Organizations Urge Annual Flu Vaccination
Experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization.
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Sunset Healthcare Launches Brighter Pediatrics
Brighter Pediatrics is a new product line dedicated to enhancing outcomes for homecare providers and the families of pediatric patients.
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Childhood Neglect Associated With COPD and Asthma
Childhood neglect is associated with a higher risk of developing COPD, asthma, and other health problems in adulthood.
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Abnormal BMI in Childhood Linked to Future Lung Function Impairment
Children with abnormal BMI—whether high or low—are at risk for impaired lung function in adulthood, new research shows.
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Preventing Respiratory Device-related Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients
Internal trauma to the lungs is not the only morbidity threat to critical care patients; these patients also face the potential of external injuries due to respiratory device-related pressure injury and pressure ulcers.Â
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Pneumonia: Etiology, Care and Prevention
Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening infection of the lungs that inflames alveoli and spurs the overproduction of purulent material. Typically afflicting neonates and seniors, the COVID pandemic has revealed the importance of proper pneumonia care for all patients.Â
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Pulse Oximetry and Patient Monitoring in the NICU / PICU
Ongoing patient monitoring by respiratory therapists and critical care staff is key to survival and outcomes in the neonatal/pediatric intensive care unit.
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FDA Approves First Influenza Vaccine for Self-Administration
The nasal spray flu vaccine is available for self- or caregiver-administration by prescription for individuals aged 2 to 49.
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FDA Clears Oral Appliance to Treat Moderate to Severe Sleep Apnea in Children
The oral appliance is now approved to treat moderate to severe OSA and reduce snoring in children aged 6 to 17.
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Medical Clowns Help Children with Pneumonia Recover Faster
Children with pneumonia who were visited by medical clowns had shorter hospital stays and required fewer days of intravenous antibiotics.
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$12 Million Study to Compare Instant vs Delayed Antibiotics in Child Pneumonia
The study aims to determine whether delayed antibiotics, compared to immediate prescribing, results in decreased antibiotic use and similar clinical improvement in children with mild pneumonia.
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Nearly 1 in 4 Kids with Wheezing Have Untreated Lung Infections
Many children with recurrent wheezing have undetected lung infections that may be more effectively treated with antivirals instead of commonly prescribed steroids.
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How the Immune System Turned Against Itself in Children with MIS-C
A study uncovers how an autoimmune response triggered by COVID-19 leads to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
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Critical DNA Regions Linked to Rare Infant Lung Disease
New research reveals how non-coding deletions in the FOXF1 gene lead to a rare, lethal infant lung disease, with implications for diagnosing and treating other pulmonary disorders.
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Home-Ventilated Children Lack Access to Adequate Care
Families caring for children with a tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation have inadequate access to home health care and face major financial burdens, according to research at ATS 2024.
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Active, Heavier Kids Show Better Lung Function Recovery, Study Reveals
Higher levels of physical activity and a higher body mass index at age 4 were associated with accelerated lung function growth.
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FDA Expands Use of Fasenra for Children Age 6 to 11
The additional indication is for pediatric patients aged 6-11 with severe eosinophilic asthma.
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Shiley’s Pediatric ETT: The Guide for Expert Care
Explore the new Shiley™ Pediatric ETT with TaperGuard™ Cuff—innovation crafted for the unique challenges of pediatric respiratory care.
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Preventing Unplanned Extubations in the NICU/PICU
A study of critical care patients at a large children’s hospital finds unplanned extubations are common and linked to adverse events in nearly half of patients. Researchers identify the top risk factors, informing potential patient safety improvement practices.
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Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring for Earlier Interventions: Case Studies from the Children’s Memorial Hermann PICUÂ
PICU specialists at Children’s Memorial Hermann share four case studies of patients receiving ventilatory support who benefitted from the hospital’s adoption of transcutaneous CO2 monitoring and the continuous visibility it provides.
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Using VR Simulation to Prevent PICU Respiratory Distress, Failure
A virtual reality (VR) simulation program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital helped PICU staff hone their ability to recognize signs of respiratory distress and impending respiratory failure in pediatric patients, according to a AJCC study.
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Why Premature Lungs Are Vulnerable to Ventilation Stress
Researchers have discovered some of the mechanisms that explain why premature lungs are especially sensitive to stress.Â
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Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis Based on Organ Dysfunction
The Phoenix criteria define sepsis as severe response to infection involving organ dysfunction, as opposed to an earlier focus on systemic inflammation.
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