Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure - Management Considerations - Pharmacologic Adjuncts
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What is the effect of B2-agonists in ARF?
How is B2 normally administered?
But in very ill patients with obstructive airway disease they are administered both by inhalation and subcutaneous injection.
Long acting B2-agonists do not have a role
What is the effect of anticholinergic agents in ARF?
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How are anticholinergic agents normally administered?
- It has a more delayed onsed that B2-agonist
- Has more consistent bronchodilatory effects in COPD than in asthma
- Addition to B2-agonist has a benefit in 30% of asthma patients
What is the effect of corticosteroids in ARF?
Asthma doses: 80 mg/24h to >360 mg/24h
COPD doses: 1 mg/kg/24h
Bijwerking: acute myopathy
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