A 4-year-old child is brought in with a three-day history of fever, barking cough, and harsh inspiratory stridor. He is quite distressed and tachypnoe...

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A 4-year-old child is brought in with a three-day history of fever, barking cough, and harsh inspiratory stridor. He is quite distressed and tachypnoeic. On examination, stridor is present at rest. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised adrenaline plus corticosteroid

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Oral steroids only

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Observation for 24 hours

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Antibiotic therapy

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Immediate intubation

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A 4-year-old child is brought in with a three-day history of fever, barking cough, and harsh inspiratory stridor. He is quite distressed and tachypnoeic. On examination, stridor is present at rest. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?