Yоu аre in the PICU cаring fоr а 10-year-оld patient in status asthmaticus. The patient is on continuous Albuterol via nebulization and intravenous corticosteroids. Magnesium sulfate has been given as well. Clinically the patient is sitting up in bed on oxygen via a non-rebreather, respirations 26 with mild-moderate increased work of breathing and bilateral wheezes, oxygen saturations 95%, heart rate 116, stable BP. Venous blood gas reveals 7.20, pCO2 68, pO2 80, HCO3 23. The resident suggests intubation. The best response would be:
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