You are called emergently to the recovery room to evaluate a 4-year-old boy who was recently extubated following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) for severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). On examination, he has high-pitched inspiratory stridor and paradoxical chest movement. His vital signs are: SpO2 88% and HR 110. After administering 100% oxygen via face mask, which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step in managing this patient?
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Wrong!
Question of the Week #55
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