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Majid Zamani
Majid Zamani
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Evaluation of Predictors of Admission in Asthmatic Patients in Emergency Department
Author(s): Morteza Saeedi, Ali Taghizadieh, Alireza Ala, Payman Moharamzadeh and Majid ZamaniMorteza Saeedi, Ali Taghizadieh, Alireza Ala, Payman Moharamzadeh and Majid Zamani
Objective: To evaluate admission predictors in asthmatic patients who come to emergency department (ED) with asthma exacerbation. Background: Considering the increasing cases of asthmatic patients referring to ED we aimed to evaluate the factors effecting the prognosis and treatment to forecast the need for hospitalization or discharge. Material and methods: 103 asthmatic patients with acute exacerbation of asthma were enrolled in the study and went under treatment. Spirometry was done before and during treatment on the basis of GINA principles. Pulse oximetry, PImax, PEmax was done and documented at arrival and 30, 60, 120 minutes after arrival. Results: In admitted patients respiratory distress, intercostals retraction, function class (FC), pulse rate (PR), respiratory rate (RR), were significantly.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-9088.1000154