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Bronchoconstriction

How is "currently" defined if we intend to give steroids for bronchoconstriction?

The contraindications to administer dexamethasone state "currently on PO or parenteral steroids". How is currently defined?

Administering Dex With a Prescribed Steroid

With patients who are already taking PO Dexamethasone who have yet to take their PO Dex, and are having an acute COPD exacerbation or another ailment that causes them to meet the directive for Dex, would Dex be contraindicated due to the current ...

Dex Admin with Pneumonia

For patients with bronchoconstriction not believed to be due to asthma/COPD/20 pack year smoking history (ie suspected pneumonia), but who still meet the protocol for dexamethasone, is administration of dexamethasone beneficial or recommended?

Dexamethasone Contraindications

Is ETT administration of salbutamol liquid appropriate?

Dexamethasone Administration for Mild Bronchoconstriction

Dexamethasone Route

Is Epi appropriate for 55+ pt with suspected severe acute COPD with silent chest requiring BVM Ventilation & a Hx of Asthma?

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