Oximetry and Capnography
Chapter 9 Oximetry and Capnography Sankaran Krishnan, MD, MPH Pulse Oximetry First described in the 1940s, pulse oximetry is now considered the “fifth vital sign” and has evolved to…
Recurrent Croup and Bronchitis
Chapter 42 Recurrent Croup and Bronchitis John Welter, MD Recurrent Croup Introduction/Etiology/Epidemiology •Croup is a viral illness that causes inflammation of the upper airway, which leads to upper-airway obstruction that manifests…
Respiratory Disorders Associated With Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disease
Chapter 92 Respiratory Disorders Associated With Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disease Edward W. Fong, MD Introduction/Etiology/Epidemiology •Many different respiratory disease processes are associated with gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disease (Tables 92-1…
Asthma Guidelines: Management of Chronic Asthma
Chapter 32 Asthma Guidelines: Management of Chronic Asthma James W. Stout, MD, MPH, FAAP Introduction •Once the diagnosis of asthma is established, the foundations of chronic asthma care are an initial…
