Pediatrics Chapter 21: The Child With Respiratory Dysfunction

In this Pediatrics episode, we walk through Chapter 21, which focuses on respiratory dysfunction and infections in children. We’ll review upper and lower respiratory infections, risk factors, assessment findings, and nursing interventions. You’ll also hear an overview of conditions such as RSV, pneumonia, croup, and asthma-related infections. This episode provides an exam-focused review to help nursing students manage pediatric respiratory conditions safely.Source: Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, Chapter 21