A 9-year-old boy with asthma presents with an acute exacerbation. He is speaking in sentences, RR 24/min, SpO2 95% on air, PEFR 65% of best. What is t...

Question

A 9-year-old boy with asthma presents with an acute exacerbation. He is speaking in sentences, RR 24/min, SpO2 95% on air, PEFR 65% of best. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose Salbutamol via spacer plus oral Prednisolone

Answer

Single Salbutamol puff and discharge

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IV Salbutamol and Aminophylline

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Endotracheal intubation and ventilation

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No treatment, review in 4 hours

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Acute asthma in children

A 9-year-old boy with asthma presents with an acute exacerbation. He is speaking in sentences, RR 24/min, SpO2 95% on air, PEFR 65% of best. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?