Richerson HB. Asthma in adults II: the patient in status asthmaticus.
Hosp Pract (1995) 1978;
13:109-15. [PMID:
669677 DOI:
10.1080/21548331.1978.11707339]
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Abstract
A life-threatening emergency requiring intensive hospital care, status asthmaticus responds to therapy with aminophylline, epinephrine, and steroids. Spirometry and blood gas measurements are used to follow the patient's progress.
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