[Management of cardiac arrest in asthma - protocol for an emergency department]

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Asthma” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Asthma” and its relation with “cardiac arrest”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Asthma” and tries to gauge its effect on “cardiac arrest”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Asthma” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Asthma” on “cardiac arrest”.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION6

CHAPTER 2: LITREATURE REVIEW9

Causes of cardiac arrest in Asthma12

Diagnosis12

Oxygen13

Intravenous corticosteroids15

Intravenous bronchodilator15

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY18

Research Design18

Literature Search18

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION19

Referral to intensive care19

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION20

Management of cardiac arrest in Asthma20

Cardiac apprehend in an asthmatic patient22

Troubleshooting after intubation23

Summary24

REFERENCES25

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Some of the widespread chronic, respiratory disorders in the word are asthma. Medically, this dysfunction is an allergic Asthma Assault response of the human system to varied allergens which might be, discovered in the surrounding areas. It has been studied and researched that the triggers that cause the allergens to assault are those substances that will trigger irritation and inflammation in the respiratory tract of the person. Finally, due to the inflamed and irritated areas, it is going to result in breathing problems. This can be a situation that needs to be handled as soon as it occurs as the issue in breathing can lead to sure risks on the lifetime of the individual similar to choking to dying or cardiac arrest of asthma symptoms in children. The indications for the bronchial asthma are very much like any respiratory diseases akin to bronchitis and emphysema. When you'll be able to correctly determine the character and the intensity of the allergens that cause the assault, only then will you is able to assess the severity of the disorder when it attacks. As soon as you are able to deal with the triggers that trigger the attack, it is possible for you to take the necessary steps to comprise and management it. There are certain situations that can often trigger you to wonder simply what exactly triggers the asthma attacks and bronchial asthma causes. In an effort to do this correctly, you should also know the consequences of the substances that may outcome o this attack (Rowe, 2000, 90). As a first reaction to the allergens, the nasal airways would usually get clogged up and narrowed to smaller proportions. When this occurs, the breathing of the individual will start to get harder. Evidently, this response is attributable to inflammation and swelling of the lining of ...