A 18 months old infant is brought to the emergency with sudden onset stridor,extended neck and drooling of saliva.He is running a temperature of 38.5 degree C and his respiratory rate is 40/minute he is cyanosed at the tip of the nose his tongue is blue and is agitated.Immediate management will include:

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Urgent lateral x-ray neck

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Broad spectrum IV antibiotic must be started

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An arterial blood gas analysis should be done to initiate measures

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High flow oxygen may reduce his agitation

1.	A 18 months old infant is brought to the emergency with sudden onset stridor,extended neck and drooling of saliva.He is running a temperature of 38.5 degree C and his respiratory rate is 40/minute he is cyanosed at the tip of the nose his tongue is blue and is agitated.Immediate management will include:
A.	Urgent lateral x-ray neck
B.	Broad spectrum IV antibiotic must be started
C.	An arterial blood gas analysis should be done to initiate measures
D.	High flow oxygen may reduce his agitation
Answer» E.

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