School preparation for the asthmatic student

Questionnaires given to school nurses were used to collect data regarding emergency asthma equipment and plans. Sixty-three percent reported <10 asthmatic visits per month, 25% reported 10-50, and 12% reported >50. Only 20% of school nurses reported that 75%-100% of asthmatic students had an emergency plan, and 24% did not know if asthmatic students had a plan. Only half of the nurses had input into the plan. Equipment varied: 16% had oxygen, 45% had peak flow meters, 0% had MDIs, and 20% had nebulizers available. Many asthmatic students lack emergency plans, and many school nurses are not involved in the plans.