Question

A 22-year-old with known asthma presents with wheeze, PEFR 55% predicted, SpO2 94% on air and able to speak full sentences. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose inhaled salbutamol via spacer

Answer

IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

IM adrenaline 500 micrograms

Answer

Oral prednisolone 40-50 mg only

Answer

Nebulised ipratropium alone

Practice question

A 22-year-old with known asthma presents with wheeze, PEFR 55% predicted, SpO2 94% on air and able to speak full sentences. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?