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Intubating Asthatics

Mar 15, 2024
Dr. Andrew Phillips, ED intensivist and founder of EM Coach, discusses intubating asthmatics in the ED. Topics include avoiding intubation, safe intubation techniques, and post-intubation management. They delve into medication administration, treatment comparisons, and strategies for crashing asthmatics, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring and collaboration for optimal outcomes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Early recognition of asthmatic status influences intubation need.
  • Bronchodilators like Albuterol are crucial in managing severe asthma.

Deep dives

Challenging Intubation of Asthmatic Patients

Intubating patients with severe asthma exacerbation is deemed highly challenging and risky due to potential post-intubation complications. Recognizing early signs of status asthmaticus, history of previous intubations for asthma, and timeframe of symptom onset are crucial steps to evaluate the need for intubation.

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