A 32-year-old male is referred by his general practitioner to the emergency department | Medibuddy
7th August 2020

A 32-year-old male is referred by his general practitioner to the emergency department

A 32-year-old male is referred by his general practitioner to the emergency department with 3 days of a worsening rash after commencing sertraline. On examination, an extensive erythematous rash was found on his trunk and arms associated with copious small vesicles and some flaccid bullae. His skin lesions are tender on palpation. Nikolsky sign is positive.  He is suspected of having a drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Which THREE of the following are the initial primary management for a patient admitted with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)? Select THREE options only.

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