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Salbutamol can be given for the treatment of acute bronchospasm in an anaesthetized patient in theatre. What is the best dose and method of administration?
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A. Incorrect. This is not the best route of administration.
B. Incorrect. This is the correct IM dose for salbutamol but this is not an appropriate route in this case.
C. Correct. 250 μg should be given IV over 20 minutes.
D. Incorrect. This is the correct dose and route, but the rate is that used in ICU, not theatre.
E. Incorrect. This is the correct time over which to give IV salbutamol, but the dose is too high.
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