A 4-year-old has a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. Oxygen saturation 95%. What is the appropriate initial treatment?...

Question

A 4-year-old has a barking cough and inspiratory stridor at rest. Oxygen saturation 95%. What is the appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised adrenaline plus oral dexamethasone

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Oral prednisolone

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IV hydrocortisone only

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Oral amoxicillin

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Steam inhalation

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Croup