Respiratory Assessment

• 2017

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• Brienne Leary

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In this 28 minutes and 21 second video, Brienne Leary, a nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the importance of performing a comprehensive nursing assessment of the respiratory system in pediatric patients in the ICU. The assessment involves a physical exam and non-invasive monitoring. Leary emphasizes the significance of continuous monitoring and prompt identification of patient changes. The physical exam includes observing the patient's breathing, skin color, tracheal position, respiratory rate, and signs of distress. Monitoring tools such as oximeters provide vital information like respiratory rate, end-tidal CO2, oxygen saturation, and heart rate. Proper alarm limits and troubleshooting of monitors are vital for patient safety.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Intubation; Intubation, Intratracheal; Pediatrics; Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn

Institutions: OPENPediatrics

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