us-abem MCQ (SBA): Status Asthmaticus (Intubation)

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A 42-year-old with acute severe asthma has PEF <40% predicted, refractory to bronchodilators and steroids. ABG shows rising PaCO₂ from 35 to 52 mm Hg. Next step?

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