Appropriate treatment for a clinically stable child with suspected epiglottitis includes:

A. assisted ventilation, frequent BP monitoring, and transport.
B. 100% oxygen as tolerated, position of comfort, and transport.
C. an IV of normal saline, oxygen as tolerated, and transport.
D. airway visualization, blow-by oxygen, and transport.


Answer: B. 100% oxygen as tolerated, position of comfort, and transport.

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