Assessment and initial management of acute respiratory failure in children

Abstract

Diseases of the respiratory system are some of the leading causes of child care in emergency services, with severity ranging from mild and self-limiting to life-threatening. Undetected acute respiratory failure is the main cause of cardiac arrest in children. The ability to recognize, produce an early diagnosis, and properly manage respiratory impairments in children are essential skills for doctors working in emergency services. The purpose of this article is to present an approach to systematic evaluation so as to enable early diagnosis and initial management of acute respiratory failure in children in emergency services.