Pediatric Pneumology

Extensive knowledge of the scientific fundamentals of the specialty to apply them in specific clinical situations.

Identification of the principles of the natural history of respiratory diseases.

Profound understanding of the pathophysiology and etiopathogenesis of acute and chronic diseases affecting the pediatric respiratory system.

Identification of techniques for surgical correction of chest, tracheal, and laryngeal pathologies, as well as lung transplantation, applying pre-, intra-, and post-operative care and resolving complications.

Application of patient care and safety management protocols.

Identification of pediatric patients with genetic syndromes manifested in clinical presentations and malformations of the respiratory tract.

Development of technical, medical, and administrative procedures necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.

Ability to resolve prevention, diagnosis, comprehensive management, and follow-up of sequelae in the care of acute and chronic pneumopathies, as well as cardiorespiratory conditions in children.

Timely management of respiratory emergencies.

Reflective use of prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation resources available.

Proficiency in indicating, interpreting, and performing diagnostic or therapeutic auxiliary studies such as respiratory function tests, arterial puncture, laryngoscopy, tracheostomy, transtracheal aspiration, bronchoscopy, pleuropulmonary puncture, thoracentesis, thoracotomy, pleurotomy, pleural and pulmonary biopsy, panendoscopy, cardiac catheterization, subclavian catheter placement, ventilation, physiotherapy, and inhalation therapy; interpretation of simple and contrasted radiological images as well as ultrasound, pulmonary gammagraphy, angiography, among others.

Competence in selective search of scientific information in the discipline, applying it pertinently to daily practice to support, deepen, and expand professional actions, promoting the integration of medical advances to offer the greatest benefits and minimize risks to patients.

Application of the scientific method in generating new knowledge.

Development of competencies for continuous education and professional advancement.

Establishment of a positive relationship with the patient, their family, and the professional environment.

Treating the patient as an indivisible biopsychosocial being.

Practicing professional activities with humanism and strict adherence to legal standards and principles of medical ethics.

Conducting research to contribute to resolving respiratory diseases in patients.

Demonstrating leadership to form multidisciplinary work teams for patient welfare.

Pursuing self-directed learning and promoting discipline advances.

Participation in the medical education of new generations of pediatric pulmonologists.

Collaboration in educating families regarding patient care.

Respect for the environment.