Pulmonary Care of Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities  

Oleh:

Marks, John H

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Pediatric Clinics of North America vol. 55 no. 06 (Dec. 2008), page 1299.
Topik: Aspiration; Gastroesophegeal reflux; Dysphagia; sialorrhea; obstructive sleep apnea; Cerebral palsy; Airway clearance

Ketersediaan

Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: P13.K.2008.06 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

Lihat Detail Induk

Isi artikel

Caring for Children and adolescents with develomental disabilities is challenging because of their susceptibility to varying degrees of respiratory morbidity and mortality. this articles discusses the common pulmonary problems affecting children with develomental disabilities. Topics to be discussed include gastroesophageal reflux, drooling, and dysphagia and their relation to aspiration and pneumonia, upper airway obstruction and obstructive sleep apnea, and the role of air way clearance. case studies are used to introduce a discussion of the underlying etiology, currently accepted methods to evaluate the conditions, and evidance and evidance based treatment option. The goal of managing these problems is to use anticipatory guidance when possible and choose therapies that improve the childs quality of life with minimal side effects

Opini Anda

Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini!

Kembali