Question

A 21-year-old man with asthma presents to ED with severe wheeze, PEF 35 % predicted and oxygen saturation 94 % on air. According to CKS guidance, which immediate bronchodilator therapy is indicated first?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised salbutamol 5 mg

Answer

Nebulised ipratropium bromide 500 micrograms

Answer

Intravenous magnesium sulphate

Answer

Oral prednisolone 40 mg

Answer

Subcutaneous adrenaline 0.5 mg

Practice question

A 21-year-old man with asthma presents to ED with severe wheeze, PEF 35 % predicted and oxygen saturation 94 % on air. According to CKS guidance, which immediate bronchodilator therapy is indicated first?