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The Red Alert Program for life-threatening asthma

J M Sherman1, C L Capen

  • 1Pediatric Pulmonary Division, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0296, USA.

Pediatrics
|August 1, 1997
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The Red Alert Program successfully reduced deaths in children with life-threatening asthma by ensuring timely, aggressive medical intervention. This comprehensive network model shows promise for similar pediatric asthma management programs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Life-threatening asthma poses a significant mortality risk in children.
  • Existing healthcare networks may not adequately address the urgent needs of these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a program aimed at preventing mortality in children experiencing life-threatening asthma.
  • To establish a comprehensive medical network for early and aggressive intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized published guidelines to identify children with life-threatening asthma.
  • Developed a multi-component network including emergency medical services, schools, families, physicians, and a referral center.
  • Focused on providing rapid access to aggressive medical care for enrolled patients.

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Main Results:

  • Enrolled 75 patients over 8 years, with 25 admissions for life-threatening asthma in 15 patients.
  • Reported 3 deaths, with 2 occurring in patients who did not utilize program services.
  • Demonstrated a high degree of patient and family satisfaction with the program's services.

Conclusions:

  • The Red Alert Program effectively facilitated more aggressive and timely interventions for severe asthma attacks.
  • The program appears successful in preventing deaths among enrolled children.
  • The Red Alert Program serves as a potential model for managing pediatric life-threatening asthma.