Recognition of a life-threatening child 2

Recognition of a life-threatening child 2

Breathing assessment includes: Breathing rate Tidal volume Breathing effort (use of accessory respiratory muscles) Oxygenation Breathing efficiency (symmetry of chest lift) Rapid breathing in children at rest can be caused by: Respiratory problems Lung problems...
Identification of a life-threatening child 1

Identification of a life-threatening child 1

Recognizing a life-threatening child, since the survival rate of cardiac arrest in children is often low, it is extremely important to recognize the signs of life-threatening situations in time. Recognizing the symptoms and signs of a serious condition is more...
Asthma

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic obstructive disease that causes breathing problems. It is characterized by diverse and recurring symptoms, reversible airway obstruction and bronchospasm. During an attack, the airway muscles in the lungs tighten, narrowing the airways and making...
Treatment of hypertensive crisis

Treatment of hypertensive crisis

After a detailed anamnesis and clinical examination in which we ruled out life-threatening conditions, we gradually lower the blood pressure with the drug that the patient normally takes, in a higher dose or in the maximum allowed dose. We can also use the drugs we...
Abdominal examination

Abdominal examination

Assessing abdominal injuries can sometimes be challenging. During the initial examination, signs indicating an injury may not be immediately apparent, even in cases of significant injury. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the location of the incident and the...