Managing the paediatric patient with an acute asthma exacerbation
2012; Oxford University Press; Volume: 17; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1093/pch/17.5.251
ISSN1918-1485
AutoresOliva Ortiz-Alvarez, Angelo Mikrogianakis,
Tópico(s)Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
ResumoChildren with acute asthma exacerbations frequently present to an emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. The most severe episodes are potentially life-threatening. Effective treatment depends on the accurate and rapid assessment of disease severity at presentation. This statement addresses the assessment, management and disposition of paediatric patients with a known diagnosis of asthma who present with an acute asthma exacerbation, especially preschoolers at high risk for persistent asthma. Guidance includes the assessment of asthma severity, treatment considerations, proper discharge planning, follow-up, and prescription for inhaled corticosteroids to prevent exacerbation and decrease chronic morbidity.
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