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Question 1

What is the treatment for acute asthma?

Answer 1

Treatement of acute asthma - OSHITMAN

* O - oxygen, high flow 100%
* S - salbutamol, nebulised
* H - hydrocortisone, given IV
* I - ipratropium Bromide IV
* T - theophylline
* M - magnesium Sulphate
* AN - anaesthetist (intubation)

Question 2

What is the treatment for acute COPD exacerbations?

Answer 2

Treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD - iSOAP

* Ipratropium (neb)
* Salbutamol (neb)
* Oxygen 24%
* Antibiotics
* Prednisolone oral

Question 3

What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene?

Answer 3

* before touching a patient
* before clean/aseptic procedures
* after body fluid exposure/risk
* after touching a patient
* after touching patient surroundings

Question 4

What is the correct hand-washing procedure?

Answer 4