Asthma - Evaluation and Management

Published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants

Published: Mar. 6, 2009 - 75 Pages

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

Disability Ratings for Asthma or Chronic Pulmonary Conditions with an Asthmatic Component

References

Resources: Patient education resources, web sites, and materials

Asthma Care Flowsheet

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

Abstract

Diagnosis, non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical management to improve the quality of care while reducing ER and hospital care. Authoritative references. Resources include disability evaluation/certification for asthma, patient education handouts, web links.

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