Flexible bronchoscopy findings and management impact in children with oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Introduction: Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) are frequently performed in children with known or suspected aspiration, however, the additive value of FB in conjunction with direct laryngoscopy and rigid bronchoscopy (DLB) has not been previously quantified. This study details the common endoscopic/cytological findings and associated management impact of FB and BAL in pediatric Aerodigestive patients undergoing combined airway evaluation (FB and DLB) for oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed in children <3 years of age followed through a large Aerodigestive center undergoing outpatient, combined airway endoscopy for dysphagia.

Caregiver comprehension and satisfaction associated with informed consent for pediatric flexible bronchoscopy: A single-center experience.

Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is a relatively common procedure performed in children with respiratory concerns. Despite this, there is no data examining the informed consent process for FB. A prospective study evaluating informed consent comprehension and satisfaction was conducted in 71 primary caregivers of children undergoing outpatient FB.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome immediately following the removal of an aspirated foreign body.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a form of diffuse lung injury with many potential etiologies, pneumonia being the most common cause developing outside of the hospital. Foreign body (FB) aspiration is a risk factor for pneumonia, and therefore, ARDS. Although these associations exist, the development of ARDS immediately following the removal of an aspirated FB appears quite rare.

American Thoracic Society 2019 Pediatric Core Curriculum.

The American Thoracic Society Pediatric Core Curriculum updates clinicians annually in pediatric pulmonary disease in a 3 to 4 year recurring cycle of topics. The 2019 course was presented in May during the Annual International Conference. An American Board of Pediatrics Maintenance of Certification module and a continuing medical education exercise covering the contents of the Core Curriculum can be accessed online at www.

Obstructive sleep apnea in patients with Down syndrome: current perspectives.

For individuals with Down syndrome (DS), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder with significant clinical consequences. OSA is seen frequently in DS, and when present, it tends to be more severe. This increased prevalence is likely related to common anatomic abnormalities and a greater risk of additional comorbidities such as hypotonia and obesity.