Notes in 02_Acute Asthma

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Moderate}} Acute Asthma AttackSymptoms:{{c1::Able to speak, complete sentences}}{{c1::HR < 110}}{{c1::RR < 25}} Signs:{{c1::PEFR 50 - 75% …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Severe}} Acute Asthma AttackSymptoms:{{c1::Inability to complete sentences in one breath}}{{c1::HR ≥ 110}}{{c1::RR ≥ 25}} Signs:{{c1::PEFR …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Life Threatening}} Acute Asthma AttackSymptoms:Remembered as {{c1::CHEST-R}} {{c1::Cyanosis}} {{c1::Hypotension}} {{c1::Exhaustion}} {{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Life Threatening}} Acute Asthma AttackSigns: {{c1::PEFR < 33% predicted or best}} {{c1::SaO2 < 92% (definitely needs blood gas)}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Near Fatal}} Acute Asthma AttackSigns: {{c1::Raised PaCO2 (>6.0kPa)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Asthma and Asthma Attacks {{c1::Oxygen saturation}} {{c1::Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)}} {{c1::Spirometry with bronchodilator re…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Mild—Moderate Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::Non-Rebreather Oxygen 15L/min delivery}} {{c1::Salbutamol (SABA) 5 mg inhaler or nebuliser}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	In Asthma, {{c1::Urea & Electrolytes (U&Es)}} should be done when giving large doses of Salbutamol to assess for {{c2::Hypokalaemia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Severe—Life-Threatening Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::Non-Rebreather Oxygen 15L/min delivery}} {{c1::IV Salbutamol}}{{c1::IV Aminophylline}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Post-Acute Management of Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::Wean nebuliser usage and switch to inhalers if possible}} {{c1::Regular PEFR monitoring}} {{c1::Ass…
Published	02/10/2024	Hyperinflation is present on a chest x-ray if [1] {{c1::More than 6 ribs are visible anteriorly}}[2] {{c1::More than 10 ribs are visible posteriorly}}
Published	02/10/2024	Discharge Plan for Acute Asthma Attack {{c1::Back up action plan (inhaler usage, follow-ups, education)}} {{c1::Early follow up and review with GP}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Why is a normal PCO2 considered a concerning sign during an acute asthma attack?{{c1::Because it indicates that they are not ventilating adequately an…
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