Peak Performance USA - An Asthma Management Program for Schools

Outline for Instruction of School Staff

  1. Introduction
    1. Incidence and prevalence
    2. Asthma facts
    3. What is asthma?
    4. Pathophysiology of an asthma episode
    5. Definition of controlled asthma
    6. Goals and objectives of treatment plan
    7. Quality of life markers
  2. Assessment and Observation
    1. Objective measures of lung function
    2. Triggers that cause an episode
    3. Symptoms
  3. Asthma Management
    1. Peak Expiratory Flow Measurement (PEF)
      1. Definition
      2. Justification for use
    2. Medications
      1. Importance of access to medication
      2. Types and what they do
      3. Correct use of an inhaler
    3. Emergency Procedures
  4. The Peak Flow Meter
    1. Explanation and importance of its use
      1. Need for PEF measurement
    2. Demonstration and instruction in its use
      1. Factors affecting its use
    3. Explanation of charting and its importance
      1. Explanation of child’s personal best PEF
    4. Using the child’s PEF as provided by a physician
    5. The peak flow meter and management of asthma
  5. Implementation of the Peak Performance USA Asthma Management Program
    1. Staff actions
    2. Peak performance action plan
    3. Record-keeping
    4. Family-participation
    5. Physician participation
    6. Medication authorization
  6. Information Sources and Resources
  7. Summary
  8. Questions and Answers
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