Question

A 63-year-old man with severe asthma exacerbation is treated with inhaled albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. Next step if severe and refractory?

Accepted Answer

Heliox and consider IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

Antibiotics for all

Answer

Theophylline infusion first

Answer

Sedate and intubate immediately in all

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids only

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with severe asthma exacerbation is treated with inhaled albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. Next step if severe and refractory?