Respiratory

Question 1

• SpO <92%
• PEFR 33-50% best or
predicted
• Cannot complete sentences in one breath or too breathless to talk
Heart rate >125 beats/min (> 5 years) or
>140 beats/min (3-5 years)
• Respiratory rate > 30 breaths/min (> 5 years, or > 40 (15 years)

Answer 1

Acute severe

Question 2

SpO < 92%
PEFR<33% best or predicted
Silent chest
Cyanosis
Poor respiratory effort
Hypotension
Exhaustion
Confusion

Answer 2

LIFE-THREATENING