A child, known case of bronchial asthma, presents with respiratory distress with respiratory rate of 48/min, can speak barely 2 words. Nebulized salbutamol was given and patient could speak a sentence hut there was a fall in SpO2 from 95% to 85%. What could be the possible explanation?
A child, known case of bronchial asthma, presents with respiratory distress with respiratory rate of 48/min, can speak barely 2 words. Nebulized salbutamol was given and patient could speak a sentence hut there was a fall in SpO2 from 95% to 85%. What could be the possible explanation?
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A child, known case of bronchial asthma, presents with respiratory distress with respiratory rate of 48/min, can speak barely 2 words. Nebulized salbutamol was given and patient could speak a sentence hut there was a fall in SpO2 from 95% to 85%. What could be the possible explanation?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Ventilation perfusion mismatch because of increased dead space ventilation
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