Objective: Knowledge of acute asthma management in children is a subject that has rarely been explored. The objective of this study was to assess the level of such knowledge among health professionals in the city of Recife, Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey involving 27 pediatricians and 7 nurses, all with at least two years of professional experience, at two large pediatric teaching hospitals in Recife. The participants completed a self-administered multiple-choice questionnaire. Results: The pediatricians and nurses all possessed insufficient knowledge regarding the use of metered dose inhalers, nebulization, and types/doses of medications, as well as techniques for decontamination and disinfection of the equipment. Conclusions: Insufficient knowledge of acute asthma management in children can lead to less effective treatment in hospitals such as those evaluated here. Educational programs should be developed in order to minimize this problem.
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Lustosa, G. M. de M., de Britto, M. C. A., & Bezerra, P. G. de M. (2011). manejo de crises asmáticas em crianças: Conhecimento de profissionais de saúde quanto ao tópico em hospitais-escola do recife (PE). Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 37(5), 584–588. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1806-37132011000500004
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