asthma Flashcards
1
Q
what PEFR and PaO2 is life threatening in an asthma attack?
A
PEFR>33%
PaO2> 8KPa
2
Q
what are the CHEST signs of an acute asthma attack?
A
Cyanosis Hypotension Exhaustion Silent chest Tachycardic
3
Q
which OSHITME drugs are given IV?
A
hydrocortisone/ iprtropium bromide
4
Q
what is the procedure for an acute asthma attack?
A
-sit PT up, give O2, get Iv access and take bloods, ABG, CRP/sputum/blood cultures if sepsis suspected, htne OHSITME
5
Q
what other investigations can be done after the initial ones?
A
CXR- exclude pneumonia
6
Q
what kind of hypersensitivity reaction is asthma?
A
type 1- IgE mediated
7
Q
which types of cells are released in asthma attack?
A
mast cells- release histamine, prostaglandins, leukotriens
macrophages
eosinophils
8
Q
what is the asthmatic triad?
A
SOB
Wheeze
cough- worse at night
