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3yr old discharged from er with pulse ox at 92 and rr at 42 at discharge. given albuterol inhaler. went in with resp. distress. are those #'s normal?

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Depends: These numbers are acceptable, although 42 is a bit fast, as long as the work of breathing looks normal, this would not be respiratory distress, that would be measured differently. I think as long as the child had a good doctor to follow up, this could be ok to discharge home

Answered 1/22/2015

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A member asked:

3yr old discharged from er with pulse ox at 92 and rr at 42 at discharge. given albuterol inhaler. went in with resp. distress. are those #'s normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

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