23rd August 2024

A 23-year-old female presents to A&E due to diarrhoea and vomiting and is suspected to have viral gastroenteritis

A 23-year-old female presents to A&E due to diarrhoea and vomiting and is suspected to have viral gastroenteritis on a background of type I diabetes. She has developed diabetic ketoacidosis and is admitted to the acute medical unit. She is commenced on a fixed rate insulin infusion, intravenous fluids and an anti-emetic. After 48 hours you are called to review the patient urgently because she is struggling to talk. On assessment the patient has a patent airway but is having difficulty speaking with intermittent upwards rolling of her eyes and painful arching of her neck. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

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