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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1
Patriot,
Cortocosteroids do not appear to inhibit antibody production to any great extent in : Monkeys, Guinea Pigs or Man..... Mice, Rats and Rabbits do, under some conditions, show some inhibition.
Pretty sure a single dose of Prednisone in the field will have more positive effects than negative in the presented setting.
Agree with shr7, Albuterol, Albuterol, Albuterol.
RF 1
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Just remember, gents, that the Albuterol WILL cause your pt to become tachy, especially two and three doses in, and that, coupled with any underlying issues can complicate matters: mitral valve prolapse, undiagnosed; any CVA's such as bi and tri-geminy's diagnosed or not, already elevated BP, not to mention interactions with other meds the pt may be currently taking. So get a complete history from your pt before you allow him to start puffing away.
And think...location, location, location. Can you get the pt away from the immediate area to see if the breathing issue clears up over a specified time on its own. If this is the case, then the issue is one of location and meds are not necessarily needed.
Just my .02.
Cheers!
Mick