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Asthma exacerbation

Prevalence
Clinical features
Differential Diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Prognosis

Most patients who are ventilated do well. c

Note:

  • Deaths are uncommon in patients who require intensive care (0.0%: 95% CI: 0.0% to 3.4%). c
  • Patients who are mechanically ventilated are at increased risk of pulmonary barotrauma, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias. c

 

Expiry date: November 2003
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Authors   B   Wong , CM   Ball
Reviewer   B R   O'Driscoll
CAT Writers   B   Wong , CM   Ball