Asthma Exacerbations Requiring ICU: Risk Factors and Challenges in Management

Abstract

Asthma is a common condition affecting 1 in 12 people in Ireland. Asthma exacerbation requiring ICU admission (AE-ICU) is associated with increased risk for asthma death. We performed an audit on pre-ICU management of patients with AE-ICU at Beaumont Hospital (BH) from 2014-2019.

Medical records were reviewed regarding presentation and clinical course, timing and choice of treatments and imaging results. Patient care was compared to recognised standard of care National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (2015) asthma guidelines.