A 13-year-old known asthmatic presents with severe wheezing and a respiratory rate of 40. Her pulse rate is 120. What is the next best step in management of this patient?
Correct Answer: Oxygen and nebulised salbutamol
Description: For severe acute asthma | Oxygen & Nebulized salbutamol is recommended Other option- Oxygen and metered dose inhale of salmeterol - for prevention of asthma Oxygen and Intravenous aminophylline - cause toxicity Oxygen & IV Magnesium sulphate - not recommended now days
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