Correlations between capnographic waveforms and peak flow meter measurement in emergency department management of asthma.

BACKGROUND The usual method for initial assessment of an acute asthma attack in the emergency room includes the use of peak flow measurement and clinical parameters. Both methods have their own disadvantages such as poor cooperation/effort from patients (peak flow meter) and lack of objective ass...

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Main Authors: Nik Hisamuddin, N A R, Rashidi, A, Chew, K S, Kamaruddin, J, Idzwan, Z, Teo, A H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11643/
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11643/1/IJEM%20Capnograph.pdf