Bronchodilator And Spacer Flashcards
1
Q
How would a person with a mild attack present symptoms
A
Talk in sentences Cough Soft wheeze Minor difficulty breathing Tightness in chest Young children - sore tummy
2
Q
How would a person with a moderate attack present symptoms
A
Shortened sentences
3
Q
How would a person with a moderate attack present symptoms
A
Shortened sentences Persistent cough Loud wheeze Difficulty breathing Tightness in chest Young children - sore tummy
4
Q
How would a person with a severe attack present symptoms
A
Few words per breath Persistent cough Wheeze may be absent Gasping for breath/distress Pale, sweaty, blue lips Muscle exertion
5
Q
What equipment is to be used in an asthma emergency?
A
Spacer Bronchodilator (metered dose inhaler)
6
Q
What are the asthma first aid steps
A
- Reassurance
- Sit them upright
- Give 4 puffs from blue puffer
- Wait 4 minutes between puff cycles
- If no improvement call ambulance
