Asthma is a disease of the airways characterized by inflammation, hyperresponsiveness, and bronchoconstriction. The diagnosis is…
Tag: Airway/Respiratory
What’s Your Diagnosis? Emergency Department Management of Acute Asthma ExacerbationsÂ
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…
Shortness of Breath
Hx: A young male in his late 20’s presents with shortness of breath. He denies any…
Risk Management Pitfalls When Using Supraglottic Airway Devices in Pediatric Patients
Endotracheal intubation can be difficult in the emergent situation, and having an appropriate backup strategy is…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the ED
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Neonatal Resuscitation in the Emergency Department
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…