SAQ 815 – Respiratory – thunderstorm asthma surge preparation

You are the consultant in charge of the ED. Over the last hour, six patients have presented with acute shortness of breath and wheeze. Ambulance has notified you that two more acutely unwell asthma patients are likely to need the resuscitation bay.

List four (4) actions you would take to prepare for a possible thunderstorm-asthma event.

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You need a modified triage system for a large number of patients. Complete the asthma-specific triage table with one point in each box.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Priority</th> <th>Triage criteria</th> <th>Initial management</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>One – immediate</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Two – urgent</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Three – delayed</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List two (2) general principles for managing thunderstorm asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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