Asthma

Question 1

What are the severe asthma criteria?

Answer 1

PERF 33-50%
RR > = 25
HR > = 110
Inability to complete sentences in one breath.

Question 2

What are the criteria for life threatening asthma.

Answer 2

Symptoms of severe asthma plus:
PERF less than 33%
SPO2 less than 92%
Altered level of consciousness 
Exhaustion
Arrhythmia 
Hypotension
Silent chest
Cyanosis
Poor respiratory effort

Question 3

What is the drug regimen for asthma.

Answer 3

O2
Salbutamol
Ipratropium bromide
Hydrocortisone
Continuous salbutamol
Adrenaline IM

Question 4

What are the indications of near fatal asthma?

Answer 4

Requires mechanical ventilation with raised inflation pressures.