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Title: An 8-year-old male with a history of peanut allergy accidentally ate a cookie containing peanut butt Post by: citylites on Dec 29, 2015 An 8-year-old male with a history of peanut allergy accidentally ate a cookie containing peanut butter at a friend's house. He is having difficulty breathing and is complaining of stomach cramps. He vomited and now has pale skin and is profusely sweating. The patient does not have an epinephrine auto-injector with him. Which of the following has the highest priority in the further assessment and management of this patient?
A) Obtain a pulse oximetry reading. B) Get a full set of vital signs. C) Contact the parents for permission to treat the patient. D) Maintain the airway and apply high-flow oxygen. Title: Re: An 8-year-old male with a history of peanut allergy accidentally ate a cookie containing peanut Post by: bsum1 on Jan 4, 2016 Content hidden
Title: Re: An 8-year-old male with a history of peanut allergy accidentally ate a cookie containing peanut butt Post by: citylites on Jan 10, 2016 Glad I found this forum, thank you
Title: Re: An 8-year-old male with a history of peanut allergy accidentally ate a cookie containing peanut butt Post by: bsum1 on Jan 12, 2016 You're very welcome
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