Overusing reliever inhaler (HP277)
Purpose:
This protocol will:
- Ensures poorly controlled asthmatics are flagged to users so that they can be reviewed
What does it actually do?
The protocol performs the following functions:
- Checks when loading the record if the patient is asthmatic
- Assesses whether an asthmatic patient has had 6 or more issues of their short acting beta-agonist in the last 12 months
- If they have had at least 6 issues, flag this to the user for attention
What does it look like?
How to get it
Optional Handy Protocols will need to be 'activated' within your clinical system. See our support article for instructions: How to locate Optional Handy Protocols and Activate these