Explanation for non-adherence to the spacer guideline
|
IEA (n = 130) |
FE/PA (n = 70) |
Total (n = 200) | |
| Appropriate use of nebulised treatment | |||
| Severity/PICU admission | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Deterioration on spacer treatment | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Patient choice | |||
| Parental request | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Child choice | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Child distress | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Non-adherence to guidelines | |||
| Medical/nursing decision | 4 | 0 | 4 |
IEA, infrequent episodic asthma; FE, frequent episodic asthma; PA, persistent asthma.