A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest, and mild chest wall indrawing. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen satur...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest, and mild chest wall indrawing. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen saturations of 95% on room air. According to paediatric croup management principles, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone plus nebulised Adrenaline

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Oral dexamethasone alone

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Nebulised Adrenaline alone

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Immediate intubation and ventilation

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Oral antibiotics

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest, and mild chest wall indrawing. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen saturations of 95% on room air. According to paediatric croup management principles, what is the most appropriate treatment?