Richardson L, Jagoda A
Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Mt Sinai J Med. 1997 Sep-Oct;64(4-5):275-82.
Acute asthma exacerbations are frequent presentations to the emergency department. Those patients who deteriorate despite nebulized beta-agonist therapy and intravenous steroids are experiencing a life-threatening event. They pose a significant management challenge to the emergency physician. This review describes the pharmacologic options and techniques for mechanical ventilation which are available in resuscitating these patients.
