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How to Manage Life-Threatening Asthma Video

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Video at a Glance

  • This video explains life-threatening asthma as part of the asthma exacerbations series.
  • The video reviews how to spot life-threatening asthma.
  • Signs of life-threatening asthma exacerbations include a drowsy or lethargic patient, a respiratory rate greater than 30 or less than 10, silent chest, and bradycardia.
  • If a patient exhibits any of these exacerbations, admit them to the ICU.
  • The video discusses when a provider should intubate a patient.
  • Management of the patient is based on the ABCs.

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