Pediatric Emergencies

Question 1

Management of mild/mod asthma attack

Answer 1

B2 agonist via spacer
Oral steroids

Not improving
nebulised ß-agonist and ipratroprium ß-agonist bolus
IV infusion Mg/aminophylline/Salbutamol

Question 2

Management of severe asthma

Answer 2

High-flow oxygen
ß-agonist and ipratropium by nebuliser
IV steroids

Question 3

Management of life threatening ashtma attack

Answer 3

High-flow oxygen
ß-agonist and ipratropium by nebuliser
IV steroids +

Repeat nebulised Salbutamol and bolus IV infusion of
Magnesium/Aminophylline/Salbutamol
Ventilatory support