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- Status asthmaticus is a frequent cause for hospital admissions in children, primarily treatable with a range of medications.
- Many patients respond positively to treatments like oxygen and beta-agonists, but a small group may experience severe respiratory failure.
- The article explores asthma's underlying mechanisms and provides insights on ventilator management, along with a brief overview of alternative treatment options.
Article Abstract
Status asthmaticus is the most common diagnosis leading to hospital admission in childhood. Most of these patients respond well to oxygen, steroids, beta-agonists, anticholinergics, and other medications. The few patients who develop respiratory failure from severe status asthmaticus pose many challenges to those supporting them in the intensive care unit. This Article discusses the pathophysiology of asthma and how that relates to appropriate ventilator management. Alternative therapies are briefly discussed.
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