Special Health Care Needs
YeaRim K. Flores, DMD
Resident
University of Toledo Medical Center
University of Toledo
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States
David Ho, DDS
University of Toledo Medical Center
Jaime Snook, DDS
University of Toledo Medical Center
Michael P. Nedley, DDS
Program Director
University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, Ohio, United States
Purpose: To quantify the emergency preparedness of parents of pediatric asthmatic patients by determining who carries their child’s asthma rescue medication (albuterol) to dental appointments.
Methods: This study will be completed by surveying parents of patients with an asthma diagnosis. Subjects are parents of pediatric patients between the ages 6 to 10 years who are currently using a daily steroid inhaler along with an albuterol inhaler as needed.
Results: Final Data Pending
Conclusions: Final Data Pending
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