Asthma Management

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Mild Asthma Exacerbation

Functional Assessment

  • Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)
    • >70%
  • Pulse Oximetry on room air
    • >95%
  • PaO2 (on air) 
    • Normal (not usually tested)
  • PCO2 
    • <42mmHg (not usually tested)[4]
Side Bar
  • The PaO2 and PCO2 values come from a blood test called an arterial blood gas (ABG)
  • The PaO2 is the amount of oxygen in your arterial blood
    80-100mmHg is normal
  • The PCO2 is the amount of COin your arterial blood
    35-45mmHg is normal
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