Bölüm anahatları

  • Respiratory diseases can be extremely challenging to manage and diagnose. The respiratory system is one of

    the four major body systems that requires addressing on an emergency basis. Respiratory dysfunction can result in severe physiologic compromise and imminent death if not dealt with appropriately. The respiratory workup is often dictated by the patient's condition, rather than the conven- ience of the clinician and the client. [n patients with severe respiratory compromise, a tentative diagnosis and preliminary therapeutic plan must be guided by signalment, history, phys- ical examination findings, and response to therapy pending stabilization for more definitive diagnostics