1
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presentation and best initial test in mild acute asthma exacerbation
A
mild hypoxia, resp alkalosis
ABG> PEF
PFT most accurate but used mostly in outpatient stable patient
2
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presentation and best initial test in severe acute asthma exacerbation
A
severe hypoxia, resp acidosis
ABG> PEF
-PFT most accurate but used mostly in outpatient stable patient
- patient tiring out. low pH, High CO2
3
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asthma acute exacerbation eval
A
- dec PEF
- ABG with Inc A-a gradient or CO2 retention
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