A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice. He is febrile at 38.2 °C but maintains oxygen saturation of 97% ...

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A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice. He is febrile at 38.2 °C but maintains oxygen saturation of 97% on room air and is not distressed at rest. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral dexamethasone

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Nebulised adrenaline only

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

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Immediate endotracheal intubation

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No treatment and discharge

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice. He is febrile at 38.2 °C but maintains oxygen saturation of 97% on room air and is not distressed at rest. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?