Question

A 32-year-old man with a history of mild asthma is due to have elective surgery. He only uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist as needed. Which preoperative measure is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Ensure good control of asthma preoperatively, possibly with low-dose inhaled steroids if needed

Answer

Start daily high-dose inhaled steroid

Answer

Perform chest X-ray

Answer

Give prophylactic IV corticosteroids

Answer

No additional measures needed

Practice question

A 32-year-old man with a history of mild asthma is due to have elective surgery. He only uses a short-acting beta-2 agonist as needed. Which preoperative measure is most appropriate?