1st April 2022

A 22-year-old woman attends A&E

A 22-year-old woman attends A&E. She is complaining of severe dental pain, and on questioning states that she has taken “a couple of boxes” of paracetamol since this afternoon – it is now the early hours of the morning. She has also taken some ibuprofen, but no other analgesia.  

Which of the following options is the most appropriate immediate management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.