16th February 2025

The emergency medical team responds to an emergency call in the resuscitation room.

The emergency medical team responds to an emergency call in the resuscitation room. 

A 45-year-old lady with known hereditary angioedema type II has presented with facial swelling and difficulty breathing. There was no clear trigger.

On examination, there is a harsh inspiratory noise, a respiratory rate of 32, and oxygen saturations 98% on 100% oxygen via a reservoir mask. She has unilateral eyelid swelling and marked swelling of the lips and tongue.

Which of the following management options is least appropriate?

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