Evidence based review of acute severe asthma including clinical recognition and management
Extraordinary Cries
September 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
A 13 year-old boy’s chest and throat feels tight and he feels as though he can’t get any air in. Ventolin hasn’t helped. Can you diagnose and manage this case?
Alarmingly high pressures…
July 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
A mechanically ventilated patient has high peak inspiratory pressures. You need to silence that incessant the alarm… What are you going to do?
Bronchospastic Blood Pressure Badness
July 26, 2010 By 3 Comments
A young man has been intubated for severe asthma. Now his blood pressure is heading for the floor. What are you going to do about it? Think you can save a life?
Acute Severe Asthma
March 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Pathophysiology and management strategies in patients suffering from acute severe asthma.
Acute Asthma: Lecture Notes
November 25, 2008 By 5 Comments
Clinical Recognition of Severe / Critical Asthma Severe asthma indicated by any one of (admit every patient with severe): PEFR (or FEVI) >33≤50% predicted or best, or < 100 L/min (or I L for FEVI). Unable to complete sentences in one breath. Respiratory Rate ≥ 25 / min. Pulse > 120 / min (≥110 / [...]
