December 31, 2009

Stridor History mnemonic (SPECSR)


S: severity: parents subjective impression regarding the severity of the obstruction

P: progression of the obstruction over time

E: eating or feeding difficulties, aspiration, and failure to thrive

C: cyanotic episodes, apparent life-threatening events

S: sleep—obstruction so severe that retractions occur even during sleep

R: radiology—specific radiologic abnormalities


Source: Hammer J “Acquired upper airway obstruction”, Paediatr Respir Rev 5:25–33, (2004)

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