Management of acute exacerbations of asthma [electronic resource] / Chris Fanta.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Advances in asthma: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2013Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (47 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Antiasthmatic agents | Asthma -- Chemotherapy | Asthma -- Prevention | Asthma -- Treatment | Acute Disease | Anti-Asthmatic Agents -- therapeutic use | Asthma -- complications | Asthma -- drug therapy | Asthma -- prevention & controlOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Asthma prevention, assessment, treatment and disposition -- Risk factors and physical findings in severe asthma attacks -- Treatments: Steroids, MDI, Nebulizer, Beta-agonists, Bronchodilators, Magnesium, Heliox & Antibiotics -- Unproven and unconventional therapies -- Rationale for in-hospital treatment and indications for admission -- Indications for intubation & mechanical ventilation -- Discharge criteria and patient education prior to hospital discharge.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.