This 72 page report includes diagnosis, non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical management to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Includes references, example handouts and web links/other resources.
Table of Contents
Preface
- Disclaimers, Copyright and proprietary protection notice
- Introduction
- Action Plans
- AAHP/HIAA study findings
- JCAHO proposed standards for clinical guideline use in hospitals
Introduction - Asthma
Diagnostic criteria for asthma
Prevention of asthmatic symptoms and asthma
Exercise-induced asthma
Exercise recommendations for the asthmatic individual
Office education
Quality of care measures
Patient and family education – ‘self-management’
Assessment of asthma severity
Home Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Measurements
Medications for different levels of asthma severity
Treatment goals
Findings suggesting the need for acute hospitalization for management
Special ER observation units for asthma care
Therapy
Complications of therapy
Combination therapy
Antibiotics
“Quick relief” vs “Controller” Medications
Drug therapy options for asthma management (table)
NHLBI Expert Panel 2002 update: Stepwise approach for managing asthma in adults and children older than 5 years of age
NHLBI Expert Panel 2002 update: Stepwise approach for managing acute or chronic asthma in infants and young children (5 years of age and younger)
Asthma Home Treatment Plan – Adults
References
- Resources: Patient education resources, web sites, and materials
- Asthma Care Flowsheet (added 2-02)
- Asthma Program for Children
- Instruction sheets for parents following acute care
- Asthma, childhood – education plan and materials
- Asthma Performance Profile
- Bed and Pillow Covers for Patients with Asthma (added 01-04)
- Web Resources related to Asthma
