paediatrics emergency
Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS)
Scores severity of acute asthma exacerbation in children aged 1–18 years. Guides treatment decisions and disposition (discharge vs hospital admission).
References
- Gorelick MH, Stevens MW, Schultz TR, Scribano PV. Performance of a novel clinical score, the pediatric asthma severity score (PASS), in the evaluation of acute asthma. Acad Emerg Med. 2004;11(1):10–18.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Salbutamol (Paediatric — Asthma/Wheeze) · Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA)
- Prednisolone (Paediatric) · Corticosteroid — Asthma Exacerbation / Croup / Nephrotic Syndrome / IBD
- Montelukast (Paediatric) · Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist — Asthma Prophylaxis / Allergic Rhinitis
- Magnesium Sulphate IV (Acute Asthma) · Bronchodilator / Smooth muscle relaxant
- Doxapram hydrochloride · Respiratory stimulant
- Aminophylline IV · Xanthine bronchodilator (theophylline ethylenediamine)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.