Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MREC
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric respiratory system and differences vs. adults.
Recall techniques for conducting a focused assessment of the respiratory system in pediatric patients and interventions for facilitating assessments and treatments.
Identify clinical manifestations of respiratory distress in pediatric patients.
Recognize conditions associated with respiratory emergencies in pediatric patients including treatments and interventions.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pediatric Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
Overview
Basic Respiratory Anatomy Review
Anatomical Comparisons
Physiological Comparisons
Clinical Implications
Section 3: Pediatric Respiratory Assessment
Overview
Approach to the Patient
Elements of Assessment
Recognizing Respiratory Distress
Respiratory Failure
Section 4: Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies
Overview
Acute Epiglottitis
Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS)
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Foreign Body Aspiration
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Stephanie M. Smith MS, BSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie 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. 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 in New York. Stephanie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified, and a former PALS instructor. She has over 25 years of clinical nursing experience with expertise 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.
Subject Matter Expert: Crystal Dunlevy, EdD, RRT, RCP
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 articles in journals such as Respiratory Care, Journal of the American Dietietic Association, and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Times. She has received many honors and awards as an educator, mentor, faculty member, and scholar.
Subject Matter Expert: Lawrence Isaacs, MD, FAAEM,FACEP
Lawrence Isaacs, MD, FAAEM,FACEP is the System Neuroscience and Stroke Medical Director, Lee Health and Emergency Department Medical Director, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, FL
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.