asthma Flashcards
1
Q
What is Asthma
A
inflammation and narrowing around the airways
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of deteriorating patient asthma
A
wheezing
shortness of breath
difficulty breathing
accessory muscle use
3
Q
Asthma management
A
- physical activity
- avoid smoking
- uninsulated homes
- inhalers
4
Q
Asthma medications and uses
A
- Short-acting beta agonist
- all children diagnoses are prescribed this with medication for symptom relief - Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
5
Q
Severe signs and symptoms of deterioration
A
- tachycardia
- bradycardia
- tachypnoea (increase breathing)
- hypotension
- oliguria
6
Q
management of deteriorating
A
- Early recognition – regular assessment
- Assess via ABCDE/EWS
- Assess the patient/trust your instincts
- Call for help (escalate)
7
Q
A-G Physical assessment
A
A- Airway
B- breathing
C- circulation
D -Disability (facial symmetry, abnormal movement)
E - exposure (any bleeding)
F - fluids
G - glucose
