The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
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Comparative Study
Asthma treatment and outcomes for children in the emergency department and hospital.
To describe and compare the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations in children given in the emergency department (ED) and admitted to acute care floor in the hospital or intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ Physicians in the ED have an opportunity to provide preventative care in the acute care setting and should be encouraged to initiate treatment with ICS. Consideration should be given to develop a program or clinical pathway focused on long-term asthma management and maintenance to reduce readmissions and long hospital stays.