CME Tuesday 17th Feb 2015
From the 'happy wheezer' to the peri-arrest status asthmaticus, the breathless child requires rapid and focused evaluation to ensure further deterioration does not occur.
In this session we will cover:
- Assessment of the breathess child
- Management of mild-moderate asthma
- Resuscitation of life-threatening asthma
- Lower respiratory tract infection-the management of bronhiolitis and pneumonia
Pre-Reading Resources
Introductory
Diagnosing and Managing Asthma in Children
Intermediate
Starship guidelines for: