A 2-year-old boy presents with acute onset inspiratory stridor, barking cough, and hoarse voice. He has a low-grade fever and no drooling or toxic app...

Question

A 2-year-old boy presents with acute onset inspiratory stridor, barking cough, and hoarse voice. He has a low-grade fever and no drooling or toxic appearance. According to Canadian paediatric respiratory guidance, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone and nebulised adrenaline for moderate to severe croup

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Empiric intravenous antibiotics and immediate intubation

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Oral salbutamol

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Throat swab for bacterial culture and no treatment

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Heliox therapy only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Croup management

A 2-year-old boy presents with acute onset inspiratory stridor, barking cough, and hoarse voice. He has a low-grade fever and no drooling or toxic appearance. According to Canadian paediatric respiratory guidance, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?