Question

A 64-year-old with acute severe asthma exacerbation in the ED received nebulized albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. SpO₂ 93% on 2 L O₂. Next evidence-based adjunct if persistent severe bronchospasm?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Theophylline infusion

Answer

Heliox mandatory

Answer

Inhaled corticosteroids only

Practice question

A 64-year-old with acute severe asthma exacerbation in the ED received nebulized albuterol/ipratropium and systemic steroids. SpO₂ 93% on 2 L O₂. Next evidence-based adjunct if persistent severe bronchospasm?