Question

A 30-year-old man presents with acute severe asthma attack. He is unable to complete sentences in one breath. His respiratory rate is 30/min, heart rate 120 bpm, and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is 40% of predicted. O2 saturation is 93% on air. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen, Nebulised Salbutamol, Oral Prednisolone

Answer

Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate, Nebulised Salbutamol, IV Hydrocortisone

Answer

High-flow oxygen, Nebulised Ipratropium Bromide, Oral Prednisolone

Answer

Intravenous Aminophylline, Nebulised Salbutamol, IV Hydrocortisone

Answer

Controlled oxygen (28% via Venturi mask), Nebulised Salbutamol, Oral Prednisolone

Practice question

A 30-year-old man presents with acute severe asthma attack. He is unable to complete sentences in one breath. His respiratory rate is 30/min, heart rate 120 bpm, and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is 40% of predicted. O2 saturation is 93% on air. What is the most appropriate initial management?