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Adult asthma assessment in an accident & emergency department. |
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| Authors: | A S Coonar N Nayeem C P Bonell S E Shires |
| Abstract: | Poor initial assessment contributes to morbidity and mortality in acute severe asthma. We have audited this aspect of management in an A & E department over a single 6-month senior house officer employment cycle. The use of a cheap and simple stamp highlighting important clinical features of asthma was associated with a significant improvement in early assessment. |
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