EM-Prep LLSA Review Article 4 - Treating Severe Asthma in Children
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Overview
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Explore a comprehensive review of the 2021 LLSA article on treating severe asthma in children through this 22-minute educational video. Delve into key topics including treatment goals, steroid use, inhaled beta2 agonists, ipratropium, continuous monitoring, and various treatment options such as magnesium sulfate, epinephrine, and noninvasive ventilation. Examine recommended settings for interventions, and investigate alternative treatments like Heliox, Ketamine, Aminophylline, and inhaled anesthetics. Gain valuable insights into managing severe pediatric asthma cases in emergency medicine settings, presented by renowned educators Dr. Billy Mallon and Dr. Diane Birnbaumer in an engaging, tag-team format designed to prepare you for the LLSA exam.
Syllabus
Introduction
Asthma in Children
Treatment Goals
Steroids
inhaled beta2 agonists
ipretropium
continuous monitoring
magnesium sulfate
epinephrine
nasal cannula
noninvasive ventilation
data
recommended settings
Heliox
Ketamine
Aminophylline
Inhaled anesthetics
Other measures
Discussion
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education