A 6-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. He has a low-grade fever and appears mildl...

Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. He has a low-grade fever and appears mildly distressed but is able to talk in sentences. According to RCH guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral prednisolone or single-dose dexamethasone and observation

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Immediate intubation and ventilation

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Intravenous antibiotics

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Nebulised adrenaline alone without steroids

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Send home without treatment

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Viral croup

A 6-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that worsens at night. He has a low-grade fever and appears mildly distressed but is able to talk in sentences. According to RCH guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial management?