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ASTHMA (Emergency care (moderate asthma (ipratropium bromide (<12yo…
ASTHMA
Emergency care
Position of confort
pulse oximetry + cardiac monitor + supplemental oxygen
Hydratation
mild asthma
MDI albuterol 4 to 8 puffs every 20' as needed
oral corticosteroids
prednisone/prednisolone 2mg/kg POD QID
IV access if respiratory distress
moderate asthma
MDI
albuterol
4 to 8 puffs every 20' as needed
oral corticosteroids
prednisone/prednisolone
2mg/kg POD QID
ipratropium bromide
<12yo 250mcg/dose every 20' 3x
12yo 500mcg/dose every 20' 3x
severe episodes
MDI
albuterol
4 to 8 puffs every 20' as needed
IV
methylprednisolone
2mg/kg bolus
ICU
Initial assessment
Focused history