1. Bullet point or explain the pathophysiology - Explain what is occurring in the body - Go into as much depth as you can. - Use clinical terminology so you understand it and get used to it - Try and link this back to the signs and symptoms, so: tachypnoea relates to hypoxia & low gas exchange
2. Pharmacology Explain how the drugs used in an asthma attack actually work. What is the mechanism of action? Use a pharmacology textbook through the BB online reading list to help Dosage? Route of administration
3. List Management of an asthma attack using JRCALC, including drugs administered (inc oxygen). Don’t forget consent, reassurance, documentation
4. Why do you see these signs & symptoms? What is causing them? Explain them!
5. List symptoms of asthma attack Whats a sign vs a symptoms?
