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Acute Asthma Exacerbation (Clinical Presentation (cough, Accessory muscle…
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Acute airway obstruction after exposure to allergens or cellular stimulation
Pathophysiology
tachycardia
tachypnea
pulsus paradoxux
hypoxemia
obstruction of airway
bronchial hyperresponsiveness
death by asphyxiation possible
Clinical Presentation
cough
Accessory muscle breathing
inspiratory/expiratory wheezing
hypoxemia
dyspnea
silent chest
Chest constriction
death by asphyxiation possible
Diagnosis
Rapid ABG
Peak flow meter
Physical assessment
Treatment
immediate O2
inhaled beta agonist bronchodilaters