1. Acute asthma management algorithm
Acute asthma management algorithm. This flow diagram is a guideline for assessment and treatment of acute asthma complaints.3,7 Mild asthma exacerbations are usually cared for at home and have good relief with rescue inhaler use. Occasionally, a mild exacerbation will require the use of a short course of oral corticosteroids. A moderate exacerbation typically requires care in the office or Emergency Department (ED)/triage and will need rescue inhaler and oral corticosteroid treatment. Residual symptoms tend to last a few days after treatment were initiated. Severe exacerbations get little relief from rescue inhaler therapy and typically the patient can demonstrate with accessory muscle use and chest retraction. Severe exacerbations may require oral or IV corticosteroids and may not have resolution of symptoms for more than 3 days after initiation of treatment.3 FHR, fetal heart rate; IV, intravenous; PEF, peak expiratory flow; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; Pco2, partial pressure carbon dioxide; Sao2, oxygen saturation.
Source: Asthma, Maternal Medicine
Citation: Pacheco LD, Saade GR, Hankins GV. Maternal Medicine; 2015 Available at: Accessed: October 19, 2017
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