Ventilatory support in asthma.

Mechanical ventilation in acute asthma is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and maximal medical therapy should prevent it being used inappropriately. We review current standards of medical therapy in acute asthma, the indications for mechanical ventilation and its management.

Detalhes bibliográficos
Main Authors: Finfer, SR, Garrard, C
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 1993
Descrição
Resumo:Mechanical ventilation in acute asthma is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and maximal medical therapy should prevent it being used inappropriately. We review current standards of medical therapy in acute asthma, the indications for mechanical ventilation and its management.