BRONCHOSPASM (ASTHMA/COPD)

Question 1

BLS may help patient…

Answer 1

Administer own inhaler

Question 2

Albuterol

Answer 2

• 5 mg aerosol
• Repeat as needed

Question 3

Atrovent (Ipratopium bromide)

Answer 3

.5 mg aerosol

Question 4

Consider if shortness of breath AND

Answer 4

• Evidence of respiratory distress
• Open airway
• 8 years and able to fit CPAP mask

Question 5

CPAP contraindications

Answer 5

• Pneumothorax
• Respiratory arrest
• Uncontrolled vomiting

Question 6

CPAP procedure: slowly titrate the pressure to patient comfort and clinical improvement;

Answer 6

• CHF: maximum 10cm/H2O
• All other shortness of breath / dyspnea (COPD, Asthma, etc.) 5 cm/H2O

Question 7

Consider discontinuing CPAP if…

Answer 7

Persistently hypotensive (systolic below 100)