Managing an acute asthma exacerbation in children. Issue 7 (11th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trottier, Evelyne D; Chan, Kevin; Allain, Dominic; Chauvin-Kimoff, Laurel
• Is Part Of: Paediatrics & Child Health. Volume 26:Issue 7(2021)
• Page Start: 438
• Page End: 438
• Publication Date: 2021-11-11
• Subjects: Asthma -- Disposition -- Emergency management -- Management -- Paediatrics -- Preschoolers; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Children -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxab058
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1205-7088

Abstract

Abstract: Children and youth with acute asthma exacerbations frequently present to an emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. The most severe episodes are potentially life-threatening. Effective treatment depends on the accurate and rapid assessment of disease severity at presentation. This statement addresses the assessment, management, and disposition of paediatric patients with a known diagnosis of asthma who present with an acute asthma exacerbation. Guidance includes the assessment of asthma severity, treatment considerations, proper discharge planning, follow-up, and prescription for inhaled corticosteroids to prevent exacerbation and decrease chronic morbidity.