Question

A 19-year-old man presents with an acute severe asthma attack. He is tachypnoeic and has a poor respiratory effort. Oxygen saturation is 88% on air. What is the immediate next step?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen, nebulised bronchodilators, and IV steroids

Answer

Give intravenous beta-blockers

Answer

Oral steroids only

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

Answer

No oxygen required

Practice question

A 19-year-old man presents with an acute severe asthma attack. He is tachypnoeic and has a poor respiratory effort. Oxygen saturation is 88% on air. What is the immediate next step?