Evidence-Based Care Guidelines

Asthma

The Health Policy and Clinical Effectiveness Department at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is dedicated to sharing its expertise and knowledge.

Below are clinical evidence-based care guidelines and related documents developed by the Clinical Effectiveness Team for asthma. (Please read the evidence-based care guideline disclaimer before downloading these documents.)

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Asthma Files
Care Guideline (883k)Health Topics
Highlights (42k)- Asthma
Emergency Department Algorithm (58k)- Signs of Respiratory Distress
Order Sets- Fluticasone and Salmeterol
- Emergency Department Order Sets (105k)- Reducing Asthma Triggers in Your Home
- Explanation of Front and Back Page Orders (86k) - Metered-Dose Inhaler with OptiHaler
- Asthma Exacerbation Orders – Front Page Only (50k)- Metered-Dose Inhaler With Aerochamber with Mask
- Asthma Exacerbation Orders – Full Set (482k)- Metered-Dose Inhaler with Aerochamber
Clinical Pathway (652k)- Metered-Dose Inhaler with InspirEase
Education Record (304k)- Peak Flow Meter
Discharge Instructions (165k)- Second-Hand Smoke Dangers
Parent Documentation (172k)- Albuterol Inhalation
Patient / Family Pathway (380k) - Prednisone
Other Tools
- Aerosol and Oxygen Protocols (137k)
- Level Of Care Segmentation (104k)  
- Respiratory Assessment / Care Record (34k)