Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – April 1, 2013
April 1, 2013
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Acute Severe Asthma
Asthma is a common problem in the emergency department (ED), with many children having significant exacerbations. The ED physician must be prepared with a versatile approach to rapidly stabilize the patient. This article comprehensively reviews the approach to a child with acute severe asthma, emphasizing management alternatives.