4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Asthma in Children
ASTHMA IN CHILDREN
Dr C.T.Deshmukh
Professor of Pediatrics, K.E.M Hospital
Asthma Management and References
Asthma Management and References
Asthma Management and References
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Indications to transfer to PICU
Indications to transfer to PICU:                                                        
Indications to transfer to PICU
Indications to transfer to PICU
Altered consciousness
Indications to transfer to PICU
Exhaustion
Indications to transfer to PICU
Sitting position accompanied by diaphoresis
Indications to transfer to PICU
Severe decrease air entry
Indications to transfer to PICU
Monosyllable speech
Indications to transfer to PICU
PCO2 rising, near normal, elevated,
Indications to transfer to PICU
Pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema.
Indications to transfer to PICU
Drug toxicity
Indications to transfer to PICU
No improvement with standard therapy as above.
Indications to transfer to PICU
Cardiac/respiratory arrest
Indications to transfer to PICU
Metabolic acidosis
Indications to transfer to PICU
PFT's deteriorating despite treatment.

Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Indicators of impending respiratory failure:                                   
Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Altered Level of Consciousness.
Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Monosyllable or not able to speak.
Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Markedly decreased or absent breath sounds
Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Severe chest retractions and use of accessory muscles.
Indicators of impending respiratory failure
Pulsus paradoxus > 10mm Hg

Asthma in Children
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