Asthma attacks are the result of
bronchospasms or narrowing of the patients
airway which reduces the patient's ability to
have adequate airflow or air exchange to
facilitate breathing. When an asthma attack is severe it can prove fatal. Therefore, we should never
under estimate the seriousness of an asthma
attack and should seek immediate and appropriate emergency care.
Other types of respiratory emergencies
may also occur. In either case you need
to understand how to recognize and provide basic emergency care that is appropriate for all types of respiratory related emergencies. Most of these
situations will require the administration of
oxygen and transportation to a hospital
Our basic first aid classes will provide more detailed information concerning asthma and other respiratory emergencies.
