asthma_flashcards
What conservative advice should be given antenatally for asthma management?
Check inhaler technique, counsel on smoking cessation.
What is the importance of good asthma control during pregnancy?
When good asthma control is achieved, there is little or no increased risk of maternal or foetal complications.
What should be done with pre-existing asthma treatment regimen during pregnancy?
Continue as normal.
What should be avoided in asthmatic patients with co-morbid hypertension?
Avoid labetalol.
What prostaglandins should not be offered to asthmatic patients for PPH and induction of labour?
Prostaglandin F2 alpha (carboprost) due to the risk of bronchospasm.
What prostaglandins can be considered for inducing labour and treating PPH in asthmatic patients?
Prostaglandin E1 or prostaglandin E2 for inducing labour, and prostaglandin E1 for treating PPH.
What analgesia options should be offered to asthmatic women during labour?
The same analgesia options as non-asthmatic women.
