What is the BEST next step in management?
A. An oxygen saturation of 90% is sufficient. Trial him off face mask in preparation for discharge from the ED Wrong Choice!
B. Use the Heimlich maneuver to extract additional fluid from his lungs Wrong Choice!
C. Intubate the patient and perform bronchoscopy to clear the aspirated fluid Wrong Choice!
D. Initiate noninvasive positive pressure ventilation such as BiPAP Correct Choice
Answer:D
What is the BEST next step in management?
A. An oxygen saturation of 90% is sufficient. Trial him off face mask in preparation for discharge from the ED Wrong Choice! B. Use the Heimlich maneuver to extract additional fluid from his lungs Wrong Choice! C. Intubate the patient and perform bronchoscopy to clear the aspirated fluid Wrong Choice! D. Initiate noninvasive positive pressure ventilation such as BiPAP Correct Choice