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Acute Asthma Excerbation
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Mind Map on Acute Asthma Excerbation, created by alicia.davidson2 on 04/14/2014.
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Acute Asthma Excerbation
Pathophysiology
Allergen
IgE production
Mast cell degranulation
Release of histamine, bradykinies, leukotrienes, prostaglandin, platelet activating factor
Mucosal inflammation
Airway obstruction
Activation of lung receptors triggering hyperventation
No change in PaCO2
Air trapping increases pressure and decreases the perfusion in alveoli
Ventilation decreases
PaCO2 increases, pH decreases
Respiratory acidosis
PaCO2 decreases, pH increases
Respiratory alkalosis
Mucous secretion
Bronchoconstriciton
Vasodilation of capillaries
Mucosal edema
Risk Factors
Asthma history
Smoking
Children
Environmental factors
Recent viral or bacterial infection
Noncompliance to asthma medication
Clinical Presentation
Wheezing
Chest Tightness
Dyspnea
Coughing
Respiratory distress
Diagnosis
Arterial blood gases
Pulmonary function test
Blood work
Treatment
Bronchodilator
Steroids
Antihistamine
Ventilator/Oxygen
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