A 25-year-old with asthma exacerbation has persistent symptoms after three back-to-back albuterol/ipratropium nebulisations and oral prednisone. Best ...

Question

A 25-year-old with asthma exacerbation has persistent symptoms after three back-to-back albuterol/ipratropium nebulisations and oral prednisone. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

Start antibiotic therapy

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Heliox mandatory

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Immediate intubation

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Discharge with inhaled steroid only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Asthma Exacerbation

A 25-year-old with asthma exacerbation has persistent symptoms after three back-to-back albuterol/ipratropium nebulisations and oral prednisone. Best next step?