18th August 2020

A 22-year-old woman attends A&E, complaining of severe dental pain

A 22-year-old woman attends A&E, complaining of severe dental pain. On questioning states that she has taken “a couple of boxes” of paracetamol since the 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.