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| assessment findings for asthma: Severe Asthma Kian Fan Chung, Elliot Israel, Peter G. Gibson, 2019-06-01 Severe asthma is a form of asthma that responds poorly to currently available medication, and its patients represent those with greatest unmet needs. In the last 10 years, substantial progress has been made in terms of understanding some of the mechanisms that drive severe asthma; there have also been concomitant advances in the recognition of specific molecular phenotypes. This ERS Monograph covers all aspects of severe asthma – epidemiology, diagnosis, mechanisms, treatment and management – but has a particular focus on recent understanding of mechanistic heterogeneity based on an analytic approach using various ‘omics platforms applied to clinically well-defined asthma cohorts. How these advances have led to improved management targets is also emphasised. This book brings together the clinical and scientific expertise of those from around the world who are collaborating to solve the problem of severe asthma. |
| assessment findings for asthma: The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies Mayo Clinic, 2010-10-26 Many common health problems can be treated with simple remedies you can do at home. Even if the steps you take don't cure the problem, they can relieve symptoms and allow you to go about your daily life, or at least help you until you're able to see a doctor. Some remedies, such as changing your diet to deal with heartburn or adapting your home environment to cope with chronic pain, may seem like common sense. You may have questions about when to apply heat or cold to injuries, what helps relieve the itch of an insect bite, or whether certain herbs, vitamins or minerals are really effective against the common cold or insomnia. You'll find these answers and more in Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies. In situations involving your health or the health of your family, the same questions typically arise: What actions can I take that are immediate, safe and effective? When should I contact my doctor? What symptoms signal an emergency? Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies clearly defines these questions with regard to your health concerns and guides you to choose the appropriate and most effective response. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Patient Assessment in Clinical Pharmacy Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud, 2019-03-28 This comprehensive, first-of-its kind title is an indispensable resource for pharmacists looking to learn or improve crucial patient assessment skills relevant to all pharmacy practice settings. Pharmacists’ role as health care practitioners is evolving as they are taking a more active part in primary patient care -- helping patients manage their medications and diseases, providing patient education, and, in some jurisdictions, prescribing and adapting medications. To perform their day-to-day duties, pharmacists are best-served using a framework called the patient care process. This framework involves three steps: patient assessment; care plan development and implementation; and monitoring and follow up. Organized in four parts, this practical book begins with introductory chapters regarding the basics of patient assessment and the patient care process. Part II includes a detailed assessment of common symptoms encountered by pharmacists. Part III discusses assessment of patients with various chronic illnesses. Part IV addresses select specialized topics and assessment considerations. An invaluable contribution to the literature, Patient Assessment in Clinical Pharmacy: A Comprehensive Guide will be of great benefit to pharmacists, regardless of their practice setting, and to pharmacy students as well. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children World Health Organization, 2013 The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Evidence-Based Physical Examination Kate Sustersic Gawlik, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAANP, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, Alice M. Teall, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAANP, 2020-01-27 The first book to teach physical assessment techniques based on evidence and clinical relevance. Grounded in an empirical approach to history-taking and physical assessment techniques, this text for healthcare clinicians and students focuses on patient well-being and health promotion. It is based on an analysis of current evidence, up-to-date guidelines, and best-practice recommendations. It underscores the evidence, acceptability, and clinical relevance behind physical assessment techniques. Evidence-Based Physical Examination offers the unique perspective of teaching both a holistic and a scientific approach to assessment. Chapters are consistently structured for ease of use and include anatomy and physiology, key history questions and considerations, physical examination, laboratory considerations, imaging considerations, evidence-based practice recommendations, and differential diagnoses related to normal and abnormal findings. Case studies, clinical pearls, and key takeaways aid retention, while abundant illustrations, photographic images, and videos demonstrate history-taking and assessment techniques. Instructor resources include PowerPoint slides, a test bank with multiple-choice questions and essay questions, and an image bank. This is the physical assessment text of the future. Key Features: Delivers the evidence, acceptability, and clinical relevance behind history-taking and assessment techniques Eschews “traditional” techniques that do not demonstrate evidence-based reliability Focuses on the most current clinical guidelines and recommendations from resources such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Focuses on the use of modern technology for assessment Aids retention through case studies, clinical pearls, and key takeaways Demonstrates techniques with abundant illustrations, photographic images, and videos Includes robust instructor resources: PowerPoint slides, a test bank with multiple-choice questions and essay questions, and an image bank Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers |
| assessment findings for asthma: Middleton's Allergy Essentials E-Book Robyn E O'Hehir, Stephen T Holgate, Aziz Sheikh, 2015-12-09 For decades, health care practitioners have relied on Middleton’s Allergy as their go-to reference for comprehensive information on allergic disorders. Now Middleton’s Allergy Essentials, by Drs. Robyn E. O'Hehir, Stephen T. Holgate, and Aziz Sheikh, offers a concise resource that’s both easily accessible and highly authoritative. Perfect for clinicians in primary and secondary care settings, this practical volume covers what is most useful in your daily practice, with a strong emphasis on disease diagnosis and management. A practical approach to evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of allergic disorders, focused specifically on what the non-specialist needs to know for everyday practice. Each chapter begins with a handy summary of key concepts to help you quickly identify important information. Coverage of today’s hot topics includes asthma, drug allergies, food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders, anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis. Concise sections on mechanisms are included where relevant, keeping you up to date with this rapidly evolving field. Authored by the same internationally recognized experts that produce Middleton’s Allergy, the definitive text in the field. Ideal for physicians, residents, general and family practitioners, nurse practitioners, primary care doctors, hospitalists, general internists – anyone who is called upon to make effective diagnostic and treatment decisions regarding allergic disorders. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Finding a Path to Safety in Food Allergy National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Food Allergies: Global Burden, Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and Public Policy, 2017-05-27 Over the past 20 years, public concerns have grown in response to the apparent rising prevalence of food allergy and related atopic conditions, such as eczema. Although evidence on the true prevalence of food allergy is complicated by insufficient or inconsistent data and studies with variable methodologies, many health care experts who care for patients agree that a real increase in food allergy has occurred and that it is unlikely to be due simply to an increase in awareness and better tools for diagnosis. Many stakeholders are concerned about these increases, including the general public, policy makers, regulatory agencies, the food industry, scientists, clinicians, and especially families of children and young people suffering from food allergy. At the present time, however, despite a mounting body of data on the prevalence, health consequences, and associated costs of food allergy, this chronic disease has not garnered the level of societal attention that it warrants. Moreover, for patients and families at risk, recommendations and guidelines have not been clear about preventing exposure or the onset of reactions or for managing this disease. Finding a Path to Safety in Food Allergy examines critical issues related to food allergy, including the prevalence and severity of food allergy and its impact on affected individuals, families, and communities; and current understanding of food allergy as a disease, and in diagnostics, treatments, prevention, and public policy. This report seeks to: clarify the nature of the disease, its causes, and its current management; highlight gaps in knowledge; encourage the implementation of management tools at many levels and among many stakeholders; and delineate a roadmap to safety for those who have, or are at risk of developing, food allergy, as well as for others in society who are responsible for public health. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Clearing the Air Institute of Medicine, Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Committee on the Assessment of Asthma and Indoor Air, 2000-05-24 Since about 1980, asthma prevalence and asthma-related hospitalizations and deaths have increased substantially, especially among children. Of particular concern is the high mortality rate among African Americans with asthma. Recent studies have suggested that indoor exposuresâ€to dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pet dander, tobacco smoke, and other biological and chemical pollutantsâ€may influence the disease course of asthma. To ensure an appropriate response, public health and education officials have sought a science-based assessment of asthma and its relationship to indoor air exposures. Clearing the Air meets this need. This book examines how indoor pollutants contribute to asthmaâ€its causation, prevalence, triggering, and severity. The committee discusses asthma among the general population and in sensitive subpopulations including children, low-income individuals, and urban residents. Based on the most current findings, the book also evaluates the scientific basis for mitigating the effects of indoor air pollutants implicated in asthma. The committee identifies priorities for public health policy, public education outreach, preventive intervention, and further research. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Paediatric Asthma Kai-Håkon Carlsen, Jorrit Gerritsen, 2012-06-01 Asthma is a disease of many faces and is frequently seen in children. This Monograph covers all aspects of paediatric asthma, across all ages, from birth through to the start of adulthood. It considers diagnostic problems in relation to the many phenotypes of asthma, covers the treatment of both mild-to-moderate and severe asthma, and discusses asthma exacerbations as well as exercise-induced asthma. The issue also provides an update on the pathophysiology of asthma, the role of bacterial and viral infections, and the impact of environmental factors, allergy, genetics and epigenetics. Finally, |
| assessment findings for asthma: Childhood Asthma Stanley J Szefler, Soren Pedersen, 2005-09-26 This reference collects the latest studies on the development, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood asthma and offers current perspectives on new technologies that will shape the management of pediatric asthma in the forthcoming decade-illustrating how advances in pulmonary function measurement, inflammatory markers, imaging, and pharmacogenetics |
| assessment findings for asthma: Indoor Allergens National Research Council, Institute of Medicine, Committee on the Health Effects of Indoor Allergens, 1993-02-01 More than 50 million Americans, one out of five, suffer from hay fever, asthma, and other allergic diseases. Many of these conditions are caused by exposure to allergens in indoor environments such as the house, work, and schoolâ€where we spend as much as 98 percent of our time. Developed by medical, public health, and engineering professionals working together, this unique volume summarizes what is known about indoor allergens, how they affect human health, the magnitude of their effect on various populations, and how they can be controlled. The book addresses controversies, recommends research directions, and suggests how to assist and educate allergy patients, as well as professionals. Indoor Allergens presents a wealth of information about common indoor allergens and their varying effects, from significant hay fever to life-threatening asthma. The volume discusses sources of allergens, from fungi and dust mites to allergenic chemicals, plants, and animals, and examines practical measures for their control. Indoor Allergens discusses how the human airway and immune system respond to inhaled allergens and assesses patient testing methods, covering the importance of the patient's medical history and outlining procedures and approaches to interpretation for skin tests, in vitro diagnostic tests, and tests of patients' pulmonary function. This comprehensive and practical volume will be important to allergists and other health care providers; public health professionals; specialists in building design, construction, and maintenance; faculty and students in public health; and interested allergy patients. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management Matthew D. McEvoy, Cory M. Furse, 2017-07-25 Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is a high-yield, clinically-relevant resource for understanding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a wide variety of perioperative emergencies. Three introductory chapters review a critical thinking approach to the unstable or pulseless patient, crisis resource management principles to improve team performance and the importance of cognitive aids in adhering to guidelines during perioperative crises. The remaining sections cover six major areas of patient instability: cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, metabolic/endocrine, and toxin-related disorders, and shock states, as well as specific emergencies for obstetrical and pediatric patients. Each chapter opens with a clinical case, followed by a discussion of the relevant evidence. Case-based learning discussion questions, which can be used for self-assessment or in the classroom, round out each chapter. Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is an ideal resource for trainees, clinicians, and nurses who work in the perioperative arena, from the operating room to the postoperative surgical ward. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Clinical Pathways in Emergency Medicine Suresh S David, 2016-05-23 This book aims to provide condensed and crystallised knowledge, providing the rationale for investigations and interventions. Emergency medicine is a specialty where time and knowledge are critical factors in deciding appropriate management which could otherwise result in loss of life or limb. The challenge often is to have lucid management plans, whilst standing at the bedside of the patient. In order to address this challenge, a manuscript is needed which aims to enhance the clinical skills of the emergency physician. The objective of this book is to compile a road map for practitioners of emergency medicine, which would guide them through algorithm-based pathways. This format is distinctive by nature for its concise presentation, which facilitates easy reading and early application. Written by global experts, this book aims to be a truly international representation of emergency physicians who have come together to deliver contemporary concepts in emergency patient care. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2020 E-Book Fred F. Ferri, 2019-06-01 Significantly updated with the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment recommendations, Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2020 features the popular 5 books in 1 format to organize vast amounts of information in a clinically relevant, user-friendly manner. This efficient, intuitive format provides quick access to answers on 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, and laboratory tests – all reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Updated algorithms, along with hundreds of new figures, tables, and boxes, ensure that you stay current with today's medical practice. - Contains significant updates throughout, covering all aspects of current diagnosis and treatment. - Features 27 all-new topics including chronic traumatic encephalopathy, medical marijuana, acute respiratory failure, gallbladder carcinoma, shift work disorder, radial tunnel syndrome, fertility preservation in women, fallopian tube cancer, primary chest wall cancer, large-bowel obstruction, inguinal hernia, and bundle branch block, among others. - Includes a new appendix covering Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Measures. - Provides current ICD-10 insurance billing codes to help expedite insurance reimbursements. - Patient Teaching Guides for many of the diseases and disorders are included, most available in both English and Spanish versions, which can be downloaded and printed for patients. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing Fiona Creed, Jessica Hargreaves, 2016-01-28 Focused on the practical issues of nursing care and nursing procedures, the Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing has been written by nurses, for nurses Reflecting current best practice, this handbook is an easily accessible and evidence-based guide for all levels of nursing staff working in critical care environments. It provides the nurse at the bedside with the answers to day-to-day problems experienced when caring for critically ill patients, and is also a guide to some of the less commonly encountered issues. Now including more detail on the psychological issues facing critically ill patients and further information on the intricacies of receiving and transferring critically ill patients to and from critical care environments, this handbook is a concise, practical, evidence-based guide for nursing professionals caring for critically ill patients |
| assessment findings for asthma: Respiratory Disease in Pregnancy Stephen E. Lapinsky, Lauren A. Plante, 2020-04-09 Respiratory diseases affect a large proportion of the population and can cause complications when associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy induces profound anatomical and functional physiological changes in the mother, and subjects the mother to pregnancy-specific respiratory conditions. Reviewing respiratory conditions both specific and non-specific to pregnancy, the book also addresses related issues such as smoking and mechanical ventilation. Basic concepts for the obstetrician are covered, including patient history, physiology and initial examinations. Topics such as physiological changes during pregnancy and placental gas exchange are discussed for the non-obstetrician. Guidance is practical, covering antenatal and post-partum care, as well as management in the delivery suite. An essential guide to respiratory diseases in pregnancy, this book is indispensable to both obstetricians and non-obstetric physicians managing pregnant patients. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Paediatric Pulmonary Function Testing Jürg Hammer, Ernst Eber, 2005-01-01 This book represents a comprehensive review of the most recent developments in paediatric pulmonary function testing and their clinical applications in common paediatric respiratory disorders. The first section reviews the current lung function tests used in infants and toddlers who are by nature unable to cooperate with most testing procedures. It describes the methodologies, provides normal values where available, and gives advice for data interpretation. The second section deals with the classic adult-type pulmonary function tests and their application in the semi-cooperative or cooperative. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Nocturnal Asthma Peter J. Barnes, Jonathan Levy, 1984 |
| assessment findings for asthma: Chronic Lung Diseases Sheikh Rayees, Inshah Din, Gurdarshan Singh, Fayaz A Malik, 2020-07-20 Chronic lung diseases: pathophysiology and therapeutics provides a much-needed reference tool for pathologists, practicing pulmonologists and researchers who are currently working on lung related diseases. Each chapter addresses a specific lung disease, which it introduces before turning to the disease’s pathophysiology, current treatment and future prospects. Various key lung diseases are covered, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, tuberculosis, chronic pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. Medical students and researchers whose work involves pulmonary related disorders will find this work both instructive and informative. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Asthma, Health and Society Andrew Harver, Harry Kotses, 2010-03-10 Asthma, Health, and Society A Public Health Perspective Edited by Andrew Harver, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte Harry Kotses, Ohio University, Athens Asthma, Health, and Society is a comprehensive, current resource on this complex disease—its scope, human costs, and management—from a combined social ecology/public health perspective. This important and unique book proposes a concerted, multifaceted response and sets out the foundation for shaping this response, comprising individual and large-scale assessment, education, advocacy, and multiple forms of intervention. In clear, authoritative detail enhanced by figures, graphs, and references, contributors explain where universal standards need to be set, alliances need to be built (such as among agencies and institutions in a community), and what is currently known about: Pathophysiology, epidemiology, and social impact of asthma. Genetic and environmental factors; protective factors and risk markers. Effects in women, minorities, children, teens, and elders. Medical management, self-management, and home monitoring. Evidence-based interventions at the family, school, and community levels. Screening guidelines, compliance issues, and more. In the absence of a cure or clear-cut causes, Asthma, Health, and Society offers the most robust compilation of practical knowledge on its subject to benefit the range of public health and asthma professionals, researchers, teachers, and students |
| assessment findings for asthma: Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children Leila Kheirandish-Gozal, David Gozal, 2012-07-17 Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide to Evaluation and Treatment is a comprehensive, timely and up-to-date review of pediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and offers a thorough focus on several key areas: namely, the normal development and maturation of the airway and breathing during sleep, the techniques that are in place for assessment of SDB in children, the clinical manifestations and characteristics of several pediatric populations at risk for SDB, the implications of SDB in various end-organ systems, and, finally, a critical review of the evidence on current therapeutic approaches. This unique and complete text is of welcome interest to all practicing physicians and healthcare professionals who evaluate children with sleep problems -- namely pulmonologists, pediatricians, sleep physicians, pediatric neurologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, and family practitioners, as well as clinical researchers, pediatric nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. Written by a distinguished and international panel of authors who are renowned experts in their field and who offer an expanded view of the problems associated with SDB, Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide to Evaluation and Treatment is an indispensible resource for all physicians who evaluate children for sleep-disordered breathing. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests Robert E. Hyatt, Paul David Scanlon, Masao Nakamura, 2014 This guide provides practical, clinical coverage of various types of pulmonary function testing as it applies to a host of disease conditions. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Spurious Correlations Tyler Vigen, 2015-05-12 Spurious Correlations ... is the most fun you'll ever have with graphs. -- Bustle Military intelligence analyst and Harvard Law student Tyler Vigen illustrates the golden rule that correlation does not equal causation through hilarious graphs inspired by his viral website. Is there a correlation between Nic Cage films and swimming pool accidents? What about beef consumption and people getting struck by lightning? Absolutely not. But that hasn't stopped millions of people from going to tylervigen.com and asking, Wait, what? Vigen has designed software that scours enormous data sets to find unlikely statistical correlations. He began pulling the funniest ones for his website and has since gained millions of views, hundreds of thousands of likes, and tons of media coverage. Subversive and clever, Spurious Correlations is geek humor at its finest, nailing our obsession with data and conspiracy theory. |
| assessment findings for asthma: British Guideline on the Management of Asthma , 2008 |
| assessment findings for asthma: Traffic-Related Air Pollution Haneen Khreis, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Josias Zietsman, Tara Ramani, 2020-08-20 Traffic-Related Air Pollution synthesizes and maps TRAP and its impact on human health at the individual and population level. The book analyzes mitigating standards and regulations with a focus on cities. It provides the methods and tools for assessing and quantifying the associated road traffic emissions, air pollution, exposure and population-based health impacts, while also illuminating the mechanisms underlying health impacts through clinical and toxicological research. Real-world implications are set alongside policy options, emerging technologies and best practices. Finally, the book recommends ways to influence discourse and policy to better account for the health impacts of TRAP and its societal costs. - Overviews existing and emerging tools to assess TRAP's public health impacts - Examines TRAP's health effects at the population level - Explores the latest technologies and policies--alongside their potential effectiveness and adverse consequences--for mitigating TRAP - Guides on how methods and tools can leverage teaching, practice and policymaking to ameliorate TRAP and its effects |
| assessment findings for asthma: Assessing Quality of Life in Clinical Trials Peter M. Fayers, Ron D. Hays, 2005 Researchers in all clinical fields are fully aware of the importance of Quality of Life measurements in judging the efficacy of a given treatment. Psychological criteria play an important role in this evaluation. Assessment of Quality of Life in Clinical Trials: methods and practice explores the current state of the art and illustrates the benefits and potential of health related quality of life assessment in clinical trials. It covers a wide range of analytical issues, emphasizing new and innovative approaches that are of practical and clinical importance. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Stress Echocardiography Eugenio Picano, 2015-10-06 This sixth edition is enriched by over 300 figures, 150 tables and a video-companion collecting more than 100 cases also presented in the format of short movies and teaching cartoons. This extensively revised and enlarged edition of this long-seller documents the very significant advances made since the fifth (2009) edition and is entirely written by Eugenio Picano, a pioneer in the field sharing his lifetime experience with the help of an international panel of 50 contributors from 22 countries representing some of the best available knowledge and expertise in their respective field. In a societal and economic climate of increasing pressure for appropriate, justified and optimized imaging, stress echocardiography offers the great advantages of being radiation-free, relatively low cost, and with a staggering versatility: we can get more (information) with less (cost and risk). For a long time, the scope and application of stress echo remained focused on coronary artery disease. In the last ten years, it has exploded in its breadth and variety of applications. From a black-and-white, one-fits-all approach (wall motion by 2D-echo in the patient with known or suspected coronary artery disease) now we have moved on to a omnivorous, next-generation laboratory employing a variety of technologies (from M-Mode to 2D and pulsed, continuous, color and tissue Doppler, to lung ultrasound and real time 3D echo, 2D speckle tracking and myocardial contrast echo) on patients covering the entire spectrum of severity (from elite athletes to patients with end-stage heart failure) and ages (from children with congenital heart disease to the elderly with low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis). |
| assessment findings for asthma: Clinical Decision Analysis Milton C. Weinstein, Harvey V. Fineberg, 1980 |
| assessment findings for asthma: Textbook of Respiratory Medicine John Frederic Murray, 2000 |
| assessment findings for asthma: Patient-Reported Outcomes Joseph C. Cappelleri, Kelly H. Zou, Andrew G. Bushmakin, Jose Ma. J. Alvir, Demissie Alemayehu, Tara Symonds, 2013-12-20 Advancing the development, validation, and use of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, Patient-Reported Outcomes: Measurement, Implementation and Interpretation helps readers develop and enrich their understanding of PRO methodology, particularly from a quantitative perspective. Designed for biopharmaceutical researchers and others in the health sciences community, it provides an up-to-date volume on conceptual and analytical issues of PRO measures. The book discusses key concepts relating to the measurement, implementation, and interpretation of PRO measures. It covers both introductory and advanced psychometric and biostatistical methods for constructing and analyzing PRO measures. The authors include many relevant real-life applications based on their extensive first-hand experiences in the pharmaceutical industry. They implement a wealth of simulated datasets to illustrate concepts and heighten understanding based on practical scenarios. For readers interested in conducting statistical analyses of PRO measures and delving more deeply into the analytic details, most chapters contain SAS code and output that illustrate the methodology. Along with providing numerous references, the book highlights current regulatory guidelines. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Allergy in Primary Care Leonard C. Altman, Jonathan W. Becker, Paul V. Williams, 2000 This brand-new book about allergy care geared for primary care practitioners, offers a comprehensive review of allergic diseases. The book is evidence-based and it includes coverage of pathophysiology and treatment. It is ideal for the primary practitioner who treats minor to moderate allergic disorders. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation Martin J. Tobin, 2010-06-06 Audience: Critical Care Physicians, Pulmonary Medicine Physicians; Respiratory Care Practitioners; Intensive Care Nurses Author is the most recognized name in Critical Care Medicine Technical and clinical developments in mechanical ventilation have soared, and this new edition reflects these advances Written for clinicians, unlike other books on the subject which have primarily an educational focus |
| assessment findings for asthma: Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults New Zealand. Ministry of Health, Louise McIntyre, Anna Jackson, Harriette Carr, Mary-Ann Carter, Sally Mackay, Sarah Gerritsen, 2020 These Guidelines provide the current evidence-based recommendations on healthy eating and physical activity for New Zealand adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. ... focus on the detail practitioners need at a glance: that is, what people need to eat or do, a summary of the rationale - 'why' - and a little on how to put the recommendations into practice--Page iv. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Clinical Manifestations & Assessment of Respiratory Disease - E-Book Terry Des Jardins, George G. Burton, 2015-03-12 NEW! New chapter on respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation protocol outlines the respiratory therapist’s role in regards to these protocols. NEW! New chapters on congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital heart disease NEW! Updated content on electronic charting offers the latest guidelines for collecting and recording respiratory assessments and treatment plans using an electronic health record. NEW! The most up-to-date content throughout ensures readers are well-versed in the latest assessment and treatment guidelines for various respiratory illnesses and injuries. NEW! Therapist-driven protocols (TDPs) information is now separated into two chapters to divide content between the basic treatment protocols and the protocols for mechanical ventilation and weaning from the ventilator. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Current Review of Asthma Michael A. Kaliner, 2002-12-09 This comprehensive source of up-to-date information on asthma diagnosis and treatment offers concise discussions on concomitant diseases and treatment choices. Coverage includes epidemiology, pathology, airway remodeling, and pathophysiology. Each chapter offers a topic overview, followed by an analysis of current understanding, supplemented by charts, tables, and graphs. Dr. Michael A. Kaliner, the editor, contributes a chapter, The Pathogenesis of Bronchial Asthma, drawing on his 30 years of clinical experience. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Terri Kyle, Susan Carman, 2024-09-05 Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition amplifies students’ foundational knowledge, navigating them toward a deeper understanding of crucial concepts. Recognizing the nuances in pediatric care, it prioritizes fundamental principles, facilitating mastery of complex problem-solving scenarios. Through a focus on conceptual learning, it not only streamlines instruction but also cultivates critical thinking skills. Case Studies, Unfolding Patient Stories, and Clinical Reasoning Alerts enrich comprehension and analytical skills. New features include phonetic spelling of difficult-to-pronounce key terms, updated growth and development guidelines, expanded diversity and inclusion content, and COVID insights, ensuring students access the latest in pediatric nursing. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Health Assessment and Physical Examination Mary Ellen Zator Estes, Pauline Calleja, Karen Theobald, Theresa Harvey, 2019-10-24 Health assessment is an ongoing process that evaluates the whole person as a physical, psychosocial and functional being, whether they are young or old, well or ill. This market-leading text presents health assessment, physical examination information and skills for health professionals who undertake these types of assessments. Health Assessment and Physical Examination is scaffolded from foundation to more advanced health assessment, following a body-systems approach and a ‘head-to-toe’ approach. It uses the ENAP (Examine–Normal–Abnormal–Pathophysiology) approach as a tool for students to collect useful information. An applied case study at the end of each chapter walks students through an example of an assessment. This comprehensive yet student-friendly text is noted for its high-quality case studies, pedagogical elements, and excellent student resources. Unique to this text are the advanced topics and ‘Urgent findings’, which highlights serious or life-threatening signs or critical assessment findings that need immediate attention. |
| assessment findings for asthma: McDonald's The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes Tresa Kaur, 2024-11-25 McDonald's The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive guide for nurse educators that covers the assessment of critical thinking, the development of learning objectives, and the creation of tests, including detailed tips for writing many kinds of individual test items. This unique resource also covers the analysis of test reliability. Examples of effective and ineffective test items are included throughout to help faculty and nurse educators deepen their understanding of how to create effective tests and assess student learning. The updated Fifth Edition features two new chapters dedicated to the NextGen NCLEX to prepare faculty to develop questions for their students, addressing the move from critical thinking to clinical judgment. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Assessment Made Incredibly Easy! , 2002 This fully revised reference uses humor to help nurses master assessment skills. New features include entertaining learning aids called Cheat Sheets, and Practice Makes Perfect -- case study questions and answers that let nurses assess their progress. Also new are a chapter on mental health assessment and illustrations relating pathophysiology to assessment findings. Contents include health history, physical assessment, nutritional assessment, mental health assessment, and assessment of body systems: skin, hair, and nails; eyes; ears, nose, and throat; respiratory system; cardiovascular system; breasts and axillae; gastrointestinal system; female genitourinary system; male genitourinary system; musculoskeletal system; and neurologic system. |
| assessment findings for asthma: Asthma and COPD Peter J. Barnes, Jeffrey M. Drazen, Stephen I. Rennard, Neil C. Thomson, 2002-04-22 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which encompasses both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is one of the most common respiratory conditions of adults in the developed world. Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management provides a unique, authoritative comparison of asthma and COPD. Written and edited by the world's leading experts, it is a comprehensive review of the most recent understanding of the basic mechanisms of both conditions, specifically comparing their etiology, pathogenesis, and treatments.* Highlights distinguishing features between asthma and COPD* Reviews benefits and limitations of current therapies* Summarises key information in two-colour artwork * Extensively referenced to primary literature |
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Clinical Documentation for ICD-10 - AAPC
Asthma •In ICD-10-CM codes for asthma include: –mild, mild intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent, and severe •Also includes designations for with or without acute …
practical guide for peak expiratory flow monitoring in asthma …
misjudge the severity of asthma attacks. Peak flow monitoring at home is indicated for patients older than 5 years with moderate to severe asthma, and gives physicians an objective …
Cultural Competence Assessment Tool for State Asthma …
asthma programs are in a strategic position to support and coordinate activities at the policy, institutional, and community levels. Through direct programming and coordination, state …
Comparability of asthma control test scores between self and …
Feb 15, 2020 · mainly focused on the importance of long-term management of asthma, with the major goal of achieving and maintaining control of the disease symptoms. Asthma is defined …
EMT Scenario: M002 - Virginia Department of Health
May 11, 2012 · PRIMARY ASSESSMENT. Gen. Impression: Middle aged male sitting on a lawn mower holding his chest ... (positive findings) Hives on chest and throat, welt on left shoulder …
Documenting and Coding Pulmonary Diseases - Banner …
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in the lungs. During an asthma attack, airways become inflamed, making it hard to breathe. Asthma attacks can be …
The Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure: A Valid …
dren aged 2 to 17 years presenting with acute asthma. METHODS In the spring of 2003, we introduced the PRAM as the standard assessment tool for all children aged 2 years and above …
Diagnosis anD ManageMent of asthMa - WHO/OMS Extranet …
accompanying physical findings of expiratory wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and agitation. In those with chronic symptoms, this i nflammation is always present to some degree, regardless …
Management Of Acute Asthma In The Emergency Department
3. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of asthma and the basic treatment options that are critical in the management of asthma. Management Of Acute Asthma In The Emergency …
ACE CLINICAL GUIDANCE
Asthma exacerbations may lead to mortality in some cases. †Grey boxes denote areas outside the scope of this clinical guidance. Regularly assess asthma symptoms and risk of poor …
DIAGNOSIS AND INITIAL TREATMENT OF Asthma COPD and …
Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation. It is defined by the history of respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest …
A Study on Initial Arterial Blood Gas in Acute Asthmatic …
diagnosed as acute bronchial asthma on the basis of history and clinical findings. The assessment of the type of the asthma, and it’s severity was done by the clinical asthma score. An initial …
Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA) Qualification Program …
conducted in asthma and findings from open- ended concept elicitation interviews conducted with a diverse sample of adolescents and adults (n=55) in the US. Eight ‘core symptoms’ of asthma …
Asthma Guidelines in Practice – A PCRS-UK Consensus
an asymptomatic individual, so it is important not to exclude asthma solely on examination findings.4 In addition to a respiratory exami-nation, check the throat for enlarged tonsils, and …
Asthma and Pregnancy - University of Utah
and antenatal assessment of fetal well-being. Asthma medications should be continued during labor, and parturients should be encouraged to breastfeed. (Obstet Gynecol …
Respiratory Assessment - Children’s Health Queensland
Continue assessment with the ‘hands on’ elements: • Ensure the trachea is centred with no deviation. • Auscultate the chest. • Obtain and document a full set of observations including …
The Burden of Asthma in Tennessee - TN.gov
• In 2006, the mortality rate for a primary diagnosis of asthma was 13.1 deaths per million people in Tennessee. For any asthma diagnosis the mortality rate was 31.5/1,000,000. • The mortality …
Orange County 2023 Community Health Assessment
provides, for each health condition or health determinant, summary of findings from the recent Community Health Assessment. This summary includes high -level data for related indicators, …
Asthma Management Guidelines and Your Care - NHLBI, NIH
Asthma guidelines are designed by medical experts to improve the care of people living with asthma and also help health care providers make custom treatment plans. This 4-page fact …
PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm - American Heart …
Initial assessment (appearance, work of breathing, circulation [color]) Is pulse <60/min with poor perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation? • Shout for nearby help. • Activate emergency …
Tool for Assessing Asthma Referral Systems - Centers for …
The Tool for Assessing Asthma Referral Systems (TAARS) was developed by evaluators in the Centers for ... Programs can use TAARS to conduct a comprehensive or more focused …
Review of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Health …
Review of MBS Health Assessment items 3 ASTHMA PREVALENCE AND IMPACT Asthma is a chronic condition with high prevalence and burden of disease in Australia. One in nine ... care …
Childhood Asthma Management Program (CAMP)
Asthma represents the most common chronic respiratory disease of childhood. As defined by the National Asthma Education Program of the NHLBI, asthma is a lung disease characterized by: …
Asthma Canada’s National Survey
Survey Findings: Health Outcomes Diagnosis, Symptom Control & Medication Usage Controlled Vs. Uncontrolled Asthma Hospitalizations & Emergency Visits ... severe asthma self …
Spirometry in Asthma Care: A Review of the Trends and …
interpretation of findings as well as a dearth of asthma guidelines remains core to the underuse of spirometry in managing children with asthma. Targeting education of health care staff was, …
ASSESSMENT OF ASTHMA CONTROL - California Academy …
Sep 23, 2023 · GINA assessment of asthma control in adults, adolescents and children 6 –11 years Preterm birth, low birth weight and greater infant weight gain,124 chronic mucus ...
The Spirometry Handbook for primary care - National Asthma
(e.g. smokers at risk of COPD), in the assessment of preoperative risk, in monitoring lung health in workers occupationally exposed to respiratory irritants or allergens, in disability/impairment …
Asthma Care Quick Reference - NHLBI, NIH
Guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program The goal of this asthma care quick reference guide is to help clinicians provide quality care to people who ... Monitor …
Office of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Critically Appraised …
• The basis for scored items is based on research findings • Items were checked for comprehension ... PubMed Search: ("PRAM" OR "Pediatric Respiratory Assessment …
Ultrasonography Assessment of Diaphragm in Asthmatic …
of asthma attacks, emergency room visits, hospitalization and days of absence from school. Also a significant improvement in lung function values and in asthma symptoms may occur [8]. Aim …
Asthma: Spirometry Evaluation - American Academy of …
children in another study who had mild-to-moderate asthma classified by symptoms had normal FEV1 (Bacharier et al. 2004). These findings emphasize the importance of using multiple …
Chapter 20 Management of Patients with Chronic Pulmonary …
Assessment and Diagnostic Findings: Asthma Symptoms-reversible +family history and environmental factors risk factors Sputum and blood tests: (acute episodes) -elevated levels of …
SUMMARY REPORT - Asthma Canada
Important findings from this project revealed that overall, the asthma educational materials assessed were largely seen favorably by First Nations and Inuit audiences and some of them …
Pediatric Documentation Templates - Agency for Healthcare …
reviewed. The interval history and assessment/plan sections are specific for asthma. However, note that the chief complaint, history of present illness, social history, neonatal history, review …
pathophysiology, Understanding diagnosis, asthma and …
higher asthma risk; in adults, fe - males have a higher prevalence. Experts believe asthma results from various host factors, environ - mental factors, or a combination. Host factors include …
SOAP Notes Format in EMR - Florida State University College …
SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan Standard Elements of SOAPnote Date: 08/01/02 Time: Provider: Vital Signs: Height, Weight, Temp, B/P, Pulse S: ... Asthma or …
Safety of LAIV Vaccination in Asthma and/or Recurrent …
Quality Assessment Summary of Findings Outcome Study Risk of Bias Inconsistency Indirectness Imprecision Publication Bias Certainty of Evidence Effect Size for Post LAIV vs Pre LAIV …
Developing Critical Thinking Through Understanding …
(refer to body system that is most affected). What assessment findings may be abnormal as a result of this illness? PRIORITY ASSESSMENTS: EXPECTED ABNORMAL ASSESSMENTS: …
Assessing Asthma Control using Asthma Control Test and …
The Asthma Control Test was developed by Nathan et al9 and it is a validated tool for assessing asthma control while Spirometry is known to be a basic tool for assessing asthma control. In …
Asthma Assessment in the School Health Office
school due to asthma (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], 2018). Overall, 59% of children diagnosed with asthma are affected by school absences due to asthma (CDC, 2011), …
Respiratory System in Pediatrics - Stanford Medicine …
Nursing Assessment Pearls. 2 # Location Actions Severity . 1. Respiratory Rate & Rhythm • Observe Respirations ... Asthma. Cystic Fibrosis. Pneumonia. Bronchitis. Key Medications- …
Physical assessment and clinical decision-making as part
Physical assessment and clinical ... with an acute exacerbation of asthma ... specificity of abnormal findings is beyond the scope of this article for
Self-Assessment for Evaluators - Centers for Disease Control …
Done regularly (e.g., annually), this assessment can guide your growth as an evaluator. Note: This self-assessment is not an appropriate “checklist” for judging employee performance. It is …
Guidelines on autopsy practice: Autopsy for suspected acute …
Lung for evidence of acute asthma (airway plugging and eosinophilia) and/or chronic asthma (airway remodelling, basement membrane thickening, mucinous metaplasia, bronchial wall …
Diagnostic differentiation between asthma and COPD in …
ARTICLE OPEN Diagnostic differentiation between asthma and COPD in primary care using lung function testing Jelle D. M. Bouwens1,2, Erik W. M. A. Bischoff 1, Johannes C. C. M. in ’t …
Diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma by Clinical Evaluation - CHEST
asthma, and expiratory wheezing on physical examination are much less reliable than MIC in predicting the presence or absence of asthma; (2) these parameters cannot be used as …
Practical Strategies for Culturally Competent Evaluation
the findings and the recommendations we make based on those findings. Because culture is influenced by many characteristics (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, sex, age, religion, …
G E N C Y EP DIAT RIC A R Patient Simulation - prehospital.gr
to assessment findings. Asthma is unlikely due to assessment findings. Cardiovascular: SVT is likely given the patient’s history and assessment findings; atrial fibrillation and runs of Vtach …
Findings & Data Graphics - ochealthinfo.com
findings from the recent Community Health Assessment. This summary includes high-level data for related indicators, a brief discussion of known disparities, qualitative findings from the …
