Saturday, December 26, 2009

Discharge for Asthma attack.

Discharge
Patients, before discharge, must have:
Been on discharge medication for 24h.
Had inhaler technique checked.
Peak flow rate >75% predicted or best with diurnal variability <25%.
Steroid and bronchodilator therapy.
Own a PEF meter and have management plan.
GP appointment within 1wk.
Respiratory clinic appointment within 4wks.

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