Status asthmaticus
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For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Status asthmaticus from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
- Non-invasive ventilation using C-PAP or tight-fitting face mask may be used to reduce the work of breathing without intubation.
- Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation should be used with caution in asthmatics who are non-responsive to medical therapy or non-invasive methods of ventilation, due to the substantial risk of barotrauma. Common indications include impending respiratory arrest, severe hypoxia non-responsive to supplemental oxygen, CO2 retention with PaCO2 greater than 50 mmHg, acidosis and/or altered mental status.
Complications
- Pneumothorax as a complication of mechanical ventilation
- Intubation increases the risk of super-imposed infection
Prevention
- Compliant to medications
- Avoid triggering factors