Status asthmaticus in childhood.
Am Fam Physician
; 23(5): 105-11, 1981 May.
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| ID: mdl-6112871
ABSTRACT
A useful definition of status asthmaticus is an attack which, in the physician's judgment, remains sufficiently severe following routine outpatient management to warrant admission to the hospital. Initial evaluation requires a careful history and physical and mental status examination, as well as arterial blood gas analysis. General supportive measures, oxygen and intravenous fluids are established, followed by the cornerstone of therapy, intravenous aminophylline. The second essential component is corticosteroids. Aerosolized bronchodilators and oral beta 2-adrenergic drugs are useful adjuncts.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Asma
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am Fam Physician
Ano de publicação:
1981
Tipo de documento:
Article