Acute asthma exacerbation treatment information
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Days 3,4 | Days 5,6,7… |
Medications & Procedures | Anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilators Nebulized bronchodilators Antibiotics (if necessary) Medications for concurrent conditions (if any) Respiratory support (if necessary) | Anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilators Nebulized bronchodilators Antibiotics (if necessary) Medications for concurrent conditions (if any) Instructions on using rescue inhalers | Anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilators Nebulized bronchodilators Antibiotics (if necessary) Medications for concurrent conditions (if any) Check technique of using rescue inhalers | Anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilators Nebulized bronchodilators Antibiotics (if necessary) Medications for concurrent conditions (if any) Check technique of using rescue inhalers |
Diagnostics & Laboratory Tests | General blood tests, infection assessment Chest X-ray (if necessary) Sputum tests Chest CT scan (if necessary) | Other tests (if necessary)
| General blood tests, infection assessment Other tests (if necessary) Chest X-ray (if necessary)
| General blood tests, infection assessment Other tests (if necessary) Chest X-ray (if necessary)
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Clinical Examination & Assessment | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination |
Activity | Bed rest and bedside elimination | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance |
Nutrition | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician |
Communication | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family Counsel on warning signs requiring re-examination, management during an acute attack |
Discharge Planning |
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| Discharge when the condition is stable Schedule follow-up appointment |
The above information is subject to change depending on specific cases; physicians will adjust according to each patient's condition.
The information above is for reference purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please contact your doctor for detailed medical consultation.