Clinical Identification and On-Site Intervention for Respiratory Emergencies: Current Evidence and Practical Strategies

Jinzhe Li; Meiting Sun; Linkai Song; Xin Zhang; Xinyan Zhou

doi:10.47297/wspbdsWSP2752-630508.20260601

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Clinical Identification and On-Site Intervention for Respiratory Emergencies: Current Evidence and Practical Strategies

Volume 6, Issue 1

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Clinical Identification and On-Site Intervention for Respiratory Emergencies: Current Evidence and Practical Strategies
Clinical Identification and On-Site Intervention for Respiratory Emergencies: Current Evidence and Practical Strategies
1.School of Stomatology,Ningxia Medical University,1160 South Shengli Street, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China.
2.The First School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China
3.College of Laboratory Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China
4.School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China
Vol. 6, Issue 1, Pages: 33-38(2026)
Published：30 March 2026
DOI：10.47297/wspbdsWSP2752-630508.20260601
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Li Jinzhe,Sun Meiting,Song Linkai,et al.Clinical Identification and On-Site Intervention for Respiratory Emergencies: Current Evidence and Practical Strategies[J].Biomedical Data Science,2026,06(01):33-38.
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Li Jinzhe,Sun Meiting,Song Linkai,et al.Clinical Identification and On-Site Intervention for Respiratory Emergencies: Current Evidence and Practical Strategies[J].Biomedical Data Science,2026,06(01):33-38. DOI： 10.47297/wspbdsWSP2752-630508.20260601.

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Abstract

Respiratory emergencies remain a major challenge in both acute and prehospital care because clinical deterioration can occur rapidly and the window for effective intervention is often narrow. Common conditions

including foreign body airway obstruction

acute asthma exacerbation

acute respiratory failure

and anaphylaxis-related airway compromise

may progress within minutes from mild respiratory distress to severe hypoxemia

circulatory collapse

or death

particularly in children

older adults

and patients with limited cardiopulmonary reserve. This review summarizes current evidence on the clinical recognition and early management of respiratory emergencies

with an emphasis on practical approaches applicable in real-world settings. Early identification continues to rely largely on timely clinical assessment

especially in environments with limited diagnostic resources. Key warning signs include dyspnea

choking

wheezing

cyanosis

altered mental status

and increased work of breathing

although recognition may be complicated by overlapping symptoms

variable clinical contexts

and differences in responder experience. Initial management remains centered on rapid airway assessment

basic airway-opening maneuvers

oxygen therapy

bag-valve-mask ventilation when indicated

and first-aid interventions such as abdominal thrusts for severe choking. This review also highlights the importance of structured prehospital response systems

public first-aid education

and timely escalation of care when respiratory compromise worsens. In addition

infection-control considerations associated with commonly used medical devices and the emerging value of wearable monitoring

digital auscultation

and related supportive technologies are discussed as potential means of improving early recognition and response. Overall

better outcomes in respiratory emergencies depend on earlier identification

stronger frontline preparedness

broader public training

and the selective integration of practical technologies into acute and community care.

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