ALS algorithm

- Treating a patient with asthma

In this topic you are going to be presented with a patient who may be experiencing an asthma attack. Your task will be to analyse the patient’s signs and symptoms to determine the most appropriate course of action.
A patient suffering from breathing difficulties. <b>- EPIC NOTE 1</b>

The learning outcomes for this topic are to:

  • Understand how to assess and treat the patient with asthma
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of severe, life-threatening, and near-fatal asthma
  • Understand the potential complications following tracheal intubation and ventilation

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References

See chapter 12 of the ALS manual for further reading about Special Circumstances.

Essentials: The severity of acute asthma

The severity of acute asthma is summarised in this table. (From British Thoracic Society/ Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network Guideline on the Management of Asthma – www.brit-thoracic.org.ukExternal websiteOpens in a new window)
The severity of acute asthma is summarised in this table. (From British Thoracic Society/ Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network Guideline on the Management of Asthma – <a href="http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/" target="externalWindow" title="External link opens in new window."><u>www.brit-thoracic.org.uk</u><img class='linkIcon' src='../../../images/icons/external_icon.gif' border='0' alt='External website'/><img class='linkIcon' src='../../../images/icons/new_win_icon.gif' border='0' alt='Opens in a new window'/></a><u></u>)

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