Severe Asthma (How to not kill an asthmatic)

An asthmatic who is hemodynamic compromised, can be killed instantly. This distinguishes these asthmatics from the standard asthmatic and how these patients are treated will make a huge difference to the outcome.

Haney Mallemat recounts a story of an asthmatic who minutes after he was intubated, became bradycardic, hypertensive and coded. Haney discusses how breath stacking is what kills the asthmatic patient and how we can best avoid this happening to ultimately save lives.

[theslitherysylvie]

Finally! Someone who adresses the panic and anxiety of the asthmatic patient during an attack. I have severe asthma- been hospitalized numerous times-I literally feel like I'm fighting for my life when it gets bad. Between the panic and the meds, my heart feels like it is going to burst, and my mind can't help but to panic. Not one doctor has ever addressed the literal terror I have felt by giving me a sedative. I once had an emt say "wow! your bp is sky high! do you have hypertension?" No, I'm just in the clutches of death!

[MrJonathanhidalgo]

Asthma is absolutely crippling. Stay strong folks

[kelliedickens]

This video is very helpful.
As an asthmatic and also having lungs, that have been affected by pneumonia. My lungs never were the same. I am on SSDI. MY MAJOR is my lung disease.

[WonkyWomanLife]

I am symptomatic at all times.
It never goes away.

[Haystack]

Next time this happens I'm referring the ER doc here. This is Excellent

[JediOfTheRepublic]

I’m no Doctor but this was awesome. I think everyone can learn that it’s best to remain calm around an Asthmatic. Calmness is contagious, but so is panic. If you remain calm, it will help them remain calm. If you panic, so will they.

[doriscandy]

I have been living with asthma from the age of seven.It was not severe when I was a child and a simple salbutamal would give me relief but as got older it started getting worse and the number of medications started increasing am now in my early thirties and may condition is getting worse more so with exercise and vigorous movements.Am on my inhalers daily.I have had two attacks of late that took me to hospital coz I couldn't breath.The first one was really terrifying coz I developed septicaemia but thank God the antibiotics together with the nebulizer helped me breath well again. It sucks when you get an attack but you get hope of living again when the medicines start giving you relief.Sometimes I wish I didn't have it.But with prayer and medication I believe I will live a long life.

[floralfables]

I'm not a doctor by any means but am trying to learn as much about severe asthma as possible as my partner suffers from it. I found this so informational and took intensive notes about everything you said just in case I'm ever in a situation where I might be able to help.

[ocharranmd]

Fantastic lecture! I once had a young asthmatic that I had to put on ECMO and it was probably the most terrifying 12 hours of my life as a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow.

[johnlumb]

More med professionals need to know and understand this. Asthmatics outside of the respiratory teams have either forgotten or are somehow unaware of how to treat asthmatics. Just my opinion obviously. Great talk.

[rumit]

This lecture probably saved many lives 🙏

[clevername]

I leaned 2 things about people who work in the medical field from this video. There are some who are very passionate about what they do so make sure that every step they take with a patient is going to help. There other thing I learned is that there are people in the medical field who wouldn't ever think of all of the potentially benefiting steps without first being taught by someone who has that passion. They really weren't lying when they told me way back in the day that someone could be anything they want. I didn't understand that they meant that I could even do something that I shouldn't that other people are likely a lot better at.

[Victoria-fwxn]

Well said smart Doctor… I hope that my hospital Dr.s and nurses and respiring therapists are smart like this guy so that if this happens to me I know I’m in good hands…

[kindwords]

I’ve had so many asthma attacks after moving to a new area. I keep having them at work on front of a bunch of people, which in these times people stare hardcore when I cough but I’ve found taking cbd/ thc tincture has helped for several hours at least

[ceron]

Love this video. As asthmatic and having been in the hospital for 5 days .. very educational to me

[TRUCKSTOP]

I had very bad asthma as a child and my son has asthma the best advice I can give other than PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL Advice and inhalers etc don't over use or pump the patient with too much I remember feeling for want of a better explanation very shaky and giddy. So when the patient is young make sure they exercise regularly but more short sessions building up to longer sessions as they get older, feed them very healthy including locally sourced honey and goats milk avocado ginger, apples and omega 3 rich food like salmon or High quality supplement I take a high strength Omega 3 supplement also give a multi selection of vitamins I take a multi vitamin, a vit D, a vit Zinc and a cod liver and turmeric vit but you can get your own personal medical advice avoid fatty and sugar rich foods, as the patient gets older avoid alcohol. Keep your house clean but do most of the house cleaning when the asthmatic is out at school etc that way they are not about when dust is being moved about, avoid very strong bleach detergent opt for more natural or organic if possible. Try to only use airfreshener or polish when asthmatic out again, and little things like body sprays put on outside I could go on but basically anything airborne like car exhaust smoke cigarette smoke or fires do all you can 100 percent of the time to minimise exposure. Drink lots of water and green tea. I have more advice but start with this. If I get any response I will reveal my biggest secret in controlling or completely cure your Asthma. I am now 46 and haven't had an attack since around 14 years of age but I still remember how terrifying it was and pray for everyone suffering. Thank you very much. Stay safe 😷

[rhetoricalrune]

Great lecture. Really good info that can be used from prehospital on through.
Very eye opening seeing the doc's side of things on a severe asthmatic. Seeing the thought process that goes into those critical moments is fascinating. I've been that severe asthmatic and appreciate it greatly.

[elisaalgaranaz]

Thank you so much. I sent this link to my son in law, for my daughter. This information was very informative and it also helps us no medical professionals understand what's happening to our loved ones, and how to help then better. I usually work on helping her calm down. She becomes very stressed and shows all the effects you spoke about due to her becoming anxious.

[WonkyWomanLife]

I dont want to relax, I want epi, when its bad.
I do not wanna sit forever on treatments and sure as heck, do not wanna be jabbed with a pen, when I am already fighting. Give the epi in the arm, like the old days

[methatlovescats]

GOD continue to bless him and God bless everyone he taught/ teaches. 💗