This study shows the importance of dynamic assessment
in acute asthma using Pediatric Respiratory
Assessment Measure scores as good objective measures
of clinical progression. These assessments have
good predictability of hospital admission and long ED
stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure
score at 3 hours after presentation should be taken
into consideration to improve ED patient flow and in
patients who have not had maximized therapy, to initiate
more aggressive measures to prevent hospitalization.