A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress but normal oxygen saturation. According to...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress but normal oxygen saturation. According to croup management guidelines, what is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised adrenaline and oral dexamethasone

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Oral dexamethasone alone

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Nebulised salbutamol and oral prednisone

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Intravenous antibiotics

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Heliox only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Croup management

A 3-year-old boy presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate respiratory distress but normal oxygen saturation. According to croup management guidelines, what is the most appropriate treatment?