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Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies Online

Author(s): American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763754662
  • Online Course     pages      © 2003
    Access Code Subscription Length: 365 Days
Price: International Sales $33.95 US List
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Overview

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Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies is an innovative, online education module that explores pediatric respiratory emergencies and is divided into five sections:

  • General Principles
  • Upper Airway Obstruction
  • Lower Airway Obstruction
  • Diseases of the Lungs
  • Scenarios

The online education module is the first step in the PEPP Renewal course but can also be used as a stand-alone course for continuing education credits.

There are three steps in the PEPP Renewal process:
  • Step 1: Complete an interactive, online education component.
  • Step 2: Complete an on-site skils component to refresh your pediatric skills with a local PEPP Course Coordinator.
  • Step 3: Complete the original PEPP Course final exam.

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ShowKey Features

Flash   technology allows users to experiment in the safety of a virtual environment.
Lifelike animations give users a detailed picture of the pediatric respiratory system and how it works.
Interactivities at the end of each section reinforce concepts and allow users to experiement with the material presented.
The online education component can also be used as a stand-alone course for continuing education credits.
Includes the latest CPR and ECC guidelines!

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ShowTable of Contents

I.  Introduction
Course Overview
Background
Assessment
Treatment
Upper Airway Obstruction
Lower Airway Obstruction
Diseases of the Lungs
Summary

II.  Background
Overview
Airway Comparison
Tidal Volume
Respiratory Rate
Minute Ventilation
Abnormal Air Movement
Abnormal Air Sounds
Interactivities
Summary

III.  Assessment
Overview
PAT
ABCDE
Respiratory Categories
Interactivities
Summary

IV. Treatment
Overview
Positioning
Opening the Airway
Suctioning
Oxygen Administration
Airway Adjuncts
BVM Ventilation
Gastric Intubation
Endotracheal Intubation
Interactivities
Summary

V.  Upper Airway Obstruction
Overview
Background
Assessment
Treatment
Interactivities
Summary

VI.  Lower Airway Obstruction
Overview
Background
Assessment
Treatment
Interactivities
Summary

VII.  Diseases of the Lungs
Overview
Background
Assessment
Treatment (ALS)
Treatment (BLS)
Interactivities
Summary

VIII.  Case Studies


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has approximately 55,000 members in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists. The mission of the AAP is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

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ShowAppropriate Courses

The course is appropriate for anyone who has previously completed the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Course and needs to renew his or her PEPP Course Completion Card, or any EMS Provider needing to earn Continuing Education credits. Back to top