PPT-Shortness of Breath

Abdulrahman Al Frayh Professor of Pediatrics Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist King Saud University Definition Shortness of breath SOB or dyspnea is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patients level of physical activity. It is used for people with weakness of the muscles used for breathing A piece of equipment called a modified ambu bag is used to help push more air into the lungs as you breathe in Benefits of breath stacking x Keeps the lung clear of secretions x H It affects about one in 20 children This event is distressing and frightening to witness but does not cause any shortterm or longterm harm to your child Boys and girls are equally affected The spells usually start before 18 months of age and stop by III. Types of Breath Sounds A. BRONCHIAL 1. Short inspiratory phase and louder expiratory phase. Brief pause between inspiratory and expiratory phase. High pitched sounds, loud, harsh, and tubu Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath may occur because you have difficulty getting air in and out of your lungs. Shortness of breath can also be called dyspnea, breathlessness or air hunger. State University of New York Polytechnic Institute . Presented by Francine Bassett. Patient & Source of Encounter. T.I., 59-year old male. Elizabethtown Community Hospital – Emergency Department. Maryl. . e. . Kreider. , MD, MSCE. PULMONARY FIBROSIS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES II: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE . November 14, 2015. Questions to cover today . What are the most common symptoms?. Why do patients have them?. Justin Berkowitz. DO, MS. , Guy . Carmelli. MD. Raymond Beyda MD, Michael Griesinger MD. Objectives. Emergency Department management of Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath. Differential Diagnoses. History and Physical. Baltimore . County . Health Care Forum . Carmela Coyle. October 18, . 2016. Environmental. and Social. Factors. 20%. Family History and Genetics. 30%. Personal Behaviors . 40%. Source: Determinants of Health and Their Contribution to Premature Death, JAMA. Green Zone: All Clear. Able to do usual activities. No new symptoms. No chest pain. Your usual medications are controlling your symptoms. Green Zone Means. Your symptoms are under control. Continue taking your mediations as ordered. Hong-. Phuc. Tran, M.D.. Learning Objectives. Understand . pathophysiology. of dyspnea. Learn how to evaluate dyspnea. Understand reversible causes / potential contributors of shortness of breath. Manage shortness of breath in terminally ill patients. Michael Bousamra II. Director . of Thoracic Surgery, Floyd Memorial Hospital. Kentucky-Indiana Cancer Registrars’ Meeting. September 8, 2016. The Lung Cancer Problem. Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. . . International Conference on Health, Healthcare and Eco-. civilisation. . Thomas Lundeberg. 托马斯. •. 兰德伯格. Be smart and safeDon146t sit all day For example If watching TV get up during every commercial or periodically laundry do the dishes or take out the garbage Feel productive after just one showStrength FlyCams is a service available online that helps people get live images of the place they miss. Various Key West web cams are installed at different locations like beaches, bars, forums, etc.