Cardiorespiratory arrest following peak expiratory flow measurement during attack of asthma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report two episodes of cardiorespiratory arrest immediately after measurement of peak expiratory flow in two young asthmatic subjects during an attack of asthma. Various mechanisms could be involved, particularly airway inflammation.
Medical subject headings
- Asthma
- Heart Arrest
- Peak Expiratory Flow Rate