Question

A 6-year-old with asthma is brought in with an acute exacerbation. After nebulised salbutamol and ipratropium, he remains hypoxic. Which additional therapy is recommended in a severe paediatric asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

IV magnesium sulphate

Answer

Nebulised lignocaine

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Answer

Subcutaneous terbutaline

Answer

Inhaled steroid only

Practice question

A 6-year-old with asthma is brought in with an acute exacerbation. After nebulised salbutamol and ipratropium, he remains hypoxic. Which additional therapy is recommended in a severe paediatric asthma attack?