Criteria for admission
Admission to hospital may be necessary due to:
- signs of severe airway obstruction (indicated by intercostal recession or use of accessory neck and abdominal muscles)
- cyanosis
- dehydration
- exhaustion
- doubt about diagnosis
- increasing dyspnoea
- social circumstances
ref: N Lawrence et al, H/B Emergencies in Gen Pract 2e 1996
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