Pediatric Respiratory Infections

REL-ACU-0-60081

5.75

Online Course

2019-05-01

2023-06-30

Describe prevention methods for pediatric respiratory infections; Describe the clinical manifestations of each respiratory infection; Differentiate among several pediatric respiratory infections; Discuss the methods used to make a definitive diagnosis for each respiratory infection; Explain clinical care for each respiratory infection

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis
Overview
RSV Incidence
Risk Factors
Spread of Infection
RSV-Associated Bronchiolitis
Diagnosis
Clinical Course
Treatment
Respiratory Therapy
Outcomes
Prophylactic Treatment
Summary
Section 3: Viral Croup and Associated Croup Syndromes
Overview
Incidence
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Clinical Course
Treatment
Outcomes
Spasmodic Croup
Membranous Laryngotracheobronchitis
Prevention
Summary
Section 4: Epiglottitis
Overview
Incidence
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Clinical Course
Treatment
Outcomes
Summary
Section 5: Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Overview
Incidence
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Clinical Course
Treatment
Outcomes
Summary
Section 6: Viral Pneumonias of Childhood
Overview
Incidence
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Clinical Course
Treatment
Outcomes
Prevention
COVID-19
Summary
Section 7: Nonviral Pneumonias of Childhood
Overview
Incidence
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Clinical Course
Treatment
Outcomes
Prevention
Summary
Section 8: Prevention of Respiratory Pneumonias of Childhood
Overview
The Immune System
Vaccination of Infants and Children
Special Requirements for Pneumonia Prevention
Trends in Vaccination
Breastfeeding to Boost Immunity
Prevention of Community and Nosocomial Transmission
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
 

The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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