You are called to evaluate a 3-year-old child that has a res…

You are called to evaluate a 3-year-old child that has a respiratory illness. The child is on his hands and knees in his bed. The mother says he has had a bad cough before but never like this. This cough, which sounds like inspiratory stridor to you, came on suddenly tonight. You are aware of the child’s position, but also that he is drooling, not swallowing, and has circumoral cyanosis. The mother says the child has never used an inhaler and has no chronic problems. Your best action at this time is to:

You are called to a local soccer complex for a player experi…

You are called to a local soccer complex for a player experiencing sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. The tall, thin male patient tells you that he was lunging to block a shot on goal when the symptoms started. Your assessment reveals that the anterior chest is symmetrical and non-tender, lung sounds are slightly diminished in the right upper lobe, the neck veins are flat, and the trachea is midline. Which of the following should be the initial treatment for this patient?