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A child distressed with fever, stridor and unable to swallow saliva. His RR 40bpm. What is the initial step that needs to be taken?

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A child distressed with fever, stridor and unable to swallow saliva. His RR 40bpm. What is the initial step that needs to be taken?

  1. Examine throat
  2. Secure airway
  3. Keep him laid flat
  4. IV penicillin
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waelhammad
2022-11-04
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The key is B. Secure airway. [Probable epiglottitis. So airway should be secured].

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