A 2-year-old boy presents with sudden onset stridor, respiratory distress, and a history of choking on a peanut. What is the most appropriate next inv...

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A 2-year-old boy presents with sudden onset stridor, respiratory distress, and a history of choking on a peanut. What is the most appropriate next investigation/management step?

Accepted Answer

Urgent bronchoscopy under general anaesthesia

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Attempt a blind finger sweep

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Immediate back blows and abdominal thrusts

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Lateral neck X-ray

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Nebulised adrenaline

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 2-year-old boy presents with sudden onset stridor, respiratory distress, and a history of choking on a peanut. What is the most appropriate next investigation/management step?