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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management ... #treatment
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... breakdown of glycogen stores ... hormones that work ... differential #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Severe Influenza Checklist ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... #Management #CriticalCare