Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract
Hours: 1.00
This course reviews common infections that affect the lower respiratory tract (below the larynx) in children and associated clinical respiratory care therapies. These conditions include bronchiolitis, acute bronchitis, and pneumonia. The recommendations for medications and therapies for lower respiratory tract infections in children can differ from adults. Clinicians providing respiratory care therapies for children require specialized knowledge to ensure the safety and efficacy of the therapies.
This course reviews common infections that affect the lower respiratory tract (below the larynx) in children and associated clinical respiratory care therapies. These conditions include bronchiolitis, acute bronchitis, and pneumonia. The recommendations for medications and therapies for lower respiratory tract infections in children can differ from adults. Clinicians providing respiratory care therapies for children require specialized knowledge to ensure the safety and efficacy of the therapies.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 189528000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Define common infections of the lower respiratory tract in children.
Identify the background, diagnosis, management, and infection control and prevention of common lower respiratory tract infections in children.
Recall pediatric respiratory treatment considerations.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pediatric Respiratory System
Pediatric Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
Respiratory Distress in Children
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
Section 3: Bronchiolitis
Background
Diagnosis
Management
Infection Control and Prevention
Section 4: Acute Bronchitis
Background
Diagnosis
Management
Infection Control and Prevention
Section 5: Pneumonia
Background
Diagnosis
Management
Infection Control and Prevention
Section 6: Pediatric Respiratory Treatment Considerations
Preparing for Respiratory Emergencies
Airway Positioning
Suctioning
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Therapy
Airway Clearance Therapies
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Case Scenario
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Subject Matter Expert: Crystal Dunlevy, EdD, RRT, RCPStephanie was educated and trained in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse where she practiced pediatric hematology/oncology nursing at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Excelsior College. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and is a former PALS instructor. Her clinical expertise is in acute pediatric medical surgical nursing and case management for children with medical complexity. She most recently worked at Duke Children's Hospital as a Nurse Clinician before coming to Relias.
Disclosure: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Crystal Dunlevy, EdD, RRT, RCP is a Professor-Clinical at The Ohio State University School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Dunlevy is the author or co-author of numerous journal articles in journals such as Respiratory Care, Journal of the American Dietietic Association, and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Times. In 1994, she received the AARC Asthma Education Fellowship. She has received many honors and awards as an educator, mentor, faculty member, and scholar.
Disclosure: Crystal Dunlevy, EdD, RRT, RCP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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