Asthma: Severe Asthma Exacerbation

• 2024

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The document provides a guide for healthcare professionals on managing severe asthma in children over 12 months old. It describes the use of medications like salbutamol, ipratropium, and corticosteroids to treat symptoms. It also advises on monitoring vital signs and using oxygen therapy if needed. The guide includes information about recognizing signs of respiratory failure and when to consider other conditions like pneumothorax or cardiogenic shock. Suggested discharge medications are listed for ongoing care at home, emphasizing the importance of follow-up with primary care providers after an asthma exacerbation.



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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Asthma; Bronchodilator Agents; Epinephrine; Glucocorticoids; Intubation, Intratracheal; Magnesium Sulfate; Respiratory Insufficiency

Institutions: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)

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