Status Asthmaticus

by Cathy Parkes October 20, 2022

A patient with asthma who is experiencing airway obstruction unresponsive to usual therapy is experiencing status asthmaticus. Administer oxygen and prepare for emergency intubation!

A patient with asthma who is experiencing airway obstruction unresponsive to usual therapy is experiencing status asthmaticus.

Administer oxygen and prepare for emergency intubation!


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