James is admitted to a medical high-dependency unit for close observation. His pulse oximetry and heart rate are monitored continuously and the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is monitored pre-and post- salbutamol nebulisers, which are prescribed every 15 minutes.

His arterial blood gas is repeated after one hour of treatment.

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