Description: The Initial Management of Pediatric Asthma in Emergent/Urgent Care Settings: Part Two publication is a document that outlines recommendations for the initial management of pediatric patients presenting to emergent/urgent care settings with acute asthma exacerbations. This guideline provides recommended actions based on the use of the Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure.
Access Instructions :
Owner/Author:
Child Health BC
Year:
2021
Patient Population:
Pediatric
Supporting Evidence:
The pediatric respiratory assessment measure: A valid clinical score for assessing acute asthma severity from toddlers to teenagers, The preschool respiratory assessment measure (PRAM): A responsive index of acute asthma severity, Asthma in children: Diagnosis and management guideline
Format:
PDF
Decision Support Guidance
Who might use this tool?
- Emergency clinicians
When might they use this tool?
- When caring for children and youth with asthma in emergency or urgent care settings with acute asthma exacerbations
Why might they use this tool?
- To support early identification and initial management of children and youth with asthma
- To assist the emergency clinician to screen, rapidly assess, and begin implementation of interventions in emergent/urgent care setting
What are important considerations when using this tool?
- This tool is not intended for inpatient use
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