Status Asthmaticus
Created Feb 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. K. Clark
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
Pre-hospital notification: 17-year-old male became SOB while playing hockey game. Ventolin inhaler was tried with no effect. Condition is worsening en route with EHS.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Management of a young patient with a severe asthma exacerbation
Understanding of the complex and dangerous pathophysiology of severe asthma and the pitfalls of intubation.
Knowledge of appropriate drugs and techniques for intubation of the asthmatic patient
List of potential causes of desaturation post intubation
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Review
Simulation/Educational Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
Unknown
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