Tilbury District Family Health Team - SIM Pre-Readings
Asthma Exacerbation
1. Article/Guideline:
https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/managing-an-acute-asthma-exacerbation
- Keep in mind, the above is largely targeted at management in the ED environment but is still very helpful in the outpatient setting
2. Inhaler Use
https://youtu.be/cjyf7lWnEBI?t=81
Cardiac Arrest
1. Example-- Watch Until 4 minutes. Please note- the chest compressions in this video are too fast/not deep enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w32PUDL2lb8
2. AED Use
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFvL7wTFzl0
3. Summary of OHCA Guideline

Status Epilepticus
1. Example of First-Aid Management
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBEj9H42fa4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N74EFyEhUA
2. Status Epilepticus Overview
https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/gaba-receptors-status-epilepticus
3. Summary Medications
- Many of the below management principles are to be completed in the ED (not in an outpatient setting)
- Rectal diazepam can also be provided if IV/IM not available
