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Atrovent and Asthma Beyond the Emergency Department

Posted March 20th, 2008 by lasaj
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Author Name(s):
Javier J. Lasa, MD and Amy Cohen, MD
Reviewer Name:
Angela Ellison, MD
Clinical Question:

Does nebulized ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) have a clinically significant effect in treating moderate to severe asthma exacerbations in hospitalized pediatric patients?

To use or not to use IV magnesium sulfate for severe asthmatics

Posted December 28th, 2007 by standages
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Author Name(s):
Melissa Lerman MD, Calies Sauk-Schubert MD, Joanne Smith MD, Steve Standage MD
Reviewer Name:
Ronald C. Rubenstein, MD, PhD
Clinical Question:

What is the utility of intravenous magnesium sulfate in improving clinical symptoms or reducing admission in pediatric patients suffering from acute asthma?

Admission or discharge criteria for infants with apparent life-threatening events (ALTE).

Posted August 14th, 2007 by incee
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Author Name(s):
Abha Choudhary, MD; Elif Ince, MD; and Manisha Shanbhag, MD
Reviewer Name:
Bimal Desai, MD
Clinical Question:

Can some infants with ALTE be safely discharged to home from the Emergency Department based on history, physical, and clinical criteria?

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