Asthma Tool Kit - Section 7: Medical Considerations

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Asthma Tool Kit - Section 7: Medical Considerations

Medical Guidelines
	Purpose and Objectives of Asthma Camp
	Standing Orders for Asthma Care and First-aid Treatment
	Emergency Procedures
	Formulary
	Medical Rounds
	Chart Contents and Documentation
	Chart Review and Care Planning
	Medication Recording
	Medication Administration
	Bedtime Assessment and Cares Also, see Bedtime Assessment Stickers
	Camper Self Medication
	Rescue MDI
	Special Policies Trips out of camp, overnight trips out of camp, horseback riding, campfires and lice
	Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens
Behavior Management

	Strategies for Managing Camper Behavior
	Behavior Management Procedures
	Camper Code of Conduct
	Incident Report
Health Services
	Health Service Set-up and Operation
	Health Service Supplies and Equipment
	Medical Lab Tests
	Health Service Staffing and Shift Responsibilities
	Pharmacy Set-up and Operations
	Respiratory Therapy Set-up and Operations
	Equipment Procedures Nebulizer set up, oxygen tank set up and tackle box supply list.
	Health Service Camper Visit
Forms and Materials
	Peak Flow Home Action Plan Also, check out this online Asthma Action Plan.
	Health services sign-in sheet
	Camper Progress Notes
	Cabin Peak Flow Chart
	Cabin Care Plan
	Infirmary Vital Signs Sheet
	Respiratory Neb Treatments
	Pre-med for Exercise Assessment Stickers
	Bedtime Assessment Stickers
	Assessing Breathe Sounds
	Letter to Parent and Health Care Provider
	Belly-breathing Procedure
	Asthma Visit Sheet
	Some Possible Triggers, Signs and Symptoms
Asthma Basics
	What is Asthma?
		Clinical Features of Asthma
	Medications and Medication Chart
	Techniques and Devices
		Pediatric Guide to Peak Flow Zones
		Using a Metered Dose Inhaler
		Using a Dry Powder Inhaler
		Peak Flow Meters
		Using a Peak Flow Meter
		Nebulizer
	Triggers, Signs, and Symptoms

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