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Breath Collection from Children for Disease Biomarker Discovery
Published on: February 14, 2019
[Breathing difficulties in children with cancer]
A García Salido1, M Nieto Moro, J Casado Flores
1Servicio de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, España. citopensis@yahoo.es
Medicina Intensiva
|August 2, 2011
Summary
Respiratory distress is a frequent reason for pediatric intensive care unit admission in children with cancer. This review covers common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for these young patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonology
Context:
- Respiratory distress is a significant concern in pediatric cancer patients.
- It is the leading cause for admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
- Understanding varied etiologies is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose:
- To review the most common forms of respiratory distress in pediatric cancer patients (excluding bone marrow transplant).
- To discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies.
- To provide a concise overview for clinicians managing these complex cases.
Summary:
- This review focuses on prevalent respiratory distress syndromes in non-BMT pediatric cancer patients.
- Key aspects including etiology, symptomatology, diagnostic workup, and treatment modalities are discussed.
- Emphasis is placed on the need for early and accurate management.
Impact:
- Aims to improve the recognition and management of respiratory distress in this vulnerable population.
- Contributes to better clinical decision-making in pediatric oncology critical care.
- Highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to respiratory complications in childhood cancer.
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