SAQ 422 – Paediatrics – severe asthma exacerbation

A 5-year-old boy presents with an exacerbation of his known asthma.

List four (4) examination signs that suggest a severe, but not life-threatening, exacerbation.

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List four (4) drugs used for childhood asthma in the emergency department, including dose, route, and indication.

(Marked out of 3.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Drug</th> <th>Dose</th> <th>Route</th> <th>Indication</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List five (5) discharge criteria.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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