Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress. He is alert, with oxygen saturation 95% on room air. According to paediatric croup guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose oral dexamethasone with nebulised adrenaline

Answer

Oral prednisolone only

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Nebulised adrenaline alone

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

Answer

Intubation and mechanical ventilation

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress. He is alert, with oxygen saturation 95% on room air. According to paediatric croup guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?