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Patient suffering from asthma having theo-asthaline may complain of tremor and anxity
It's a matter of priority, what is more important loss of blood or lack of Oxygen. If the trauma patient is conscious put a bandage in their hand and tell them to apply pressure and elevate the limb if there is no sign of a fracture. Then you can concentrate on the medical patient. Put the asthma patient into the semi-seated position get them to take their inhaler and don't forget to call for the EMS.
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Checking for skin turgor ensures that a patient is not losing fluids or suffering from dehydration. This is important in asthma patients because dehydration can worsen the attack by thickening mucus in the airways.
What are the dangers of giving a patient with life threatening asthma Benzodiazepines
Asthma patients suffer from lack of air into the lungs. Persons suffering with asthma often have shortness of breath, will wheeze and have tightness in their chest. They would often carry a puffer to relieve symptoms and help them breathe better.
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No propranolol can not be given to patient with asthma, because it increase the bronchial resistance by blocking B2 receptors which consistently worsen asthma, which may even trigger a severe asthma attack.
The orthopneic position is an upright sitting or standing position that helps relieve difficulty breathing. It is often used by individuals with conditions such as heart failure or COPD to facilitate better lung expansion and airflow. This position can reduce shortness of breath and improve oxygenation.
The preferred position of comfort for most patients with respiratory distress is the Fowler's position (sitting up). A prone, supine, or lateral recumbent position would make it more difficult for the patient to breathe.
No. The only risk you might have is the risk of not getting much sleep. Asthma is not contagious. It is a generic disease.
Wool Carpet are generally considered helpful for people suffering from Asthma. The primary reason behind this is that wool is dust repellent and being a natural fiber they cannot cause any kind of allergy.