Asthma Action Plan
Student’s Name: Date of Birth: Date of Plan:
Usual Daily Medications:
Usual “Best” Peak Flow:
Yellow Zone: If the child has difficulty breathing, wheezing, or peak flow is under :
Give Albuterol MDI (2 puffs or nebulizer), then recheck Peak Flow in 10 minutes.
· If Peak Flow improves and the child is breathing normally:
o the child may return to class.
o Recheck Peak Flow in 4 hours and notify parent.
· If Peak Flow has not improved in 10 minutes, notify parent or our office.
Red Zone: If the Peak Flow is under or the child is in distress:
· Give Albuterol MDI 2 puffs or nebulizer.
· Call parent, our office, or 911 immediately.
q This child has been instructed in the proper way to use his/her medications. In my professional opinion, he/she should be allowed to carry and use the medications by him/herself. q This child should receive his medications from the school nurse as needed. |
Physician Date
Parent Date