A 7-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with his mother, who reports that he developed a sore throat in the morning, which has worsened throughout the day. On examination, the child appears very ill, is sitting in a tripod position, and is drooling.
What is the most appropriate first step in managing this patient?
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