A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough and stridor at rest. Best single-dose steroid and route?...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough and stridor at rest. Best single-dose steroid and route?

Accepted Answer

Dexamethasone 0.15 mg/kg orally

Answer

Prednisolone 1 mg/kg orally

Answer

Hydrocortisone 4 mg/kg IV

Answer

Budesonide inhaler PRN

Answer

No steroids; humidified air only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Croup