A 2-year-old child presents with sudden onset barky cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is agitated with moderate work of breathin...

Question

A 2-year-old child presents with sudden onset barky cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is agitated with moderate work of breathing but oxygen saturation is 96% on room air. According to CPS croup guidance, what is the most appropriate initial treatment in the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Single dose oral dexamethasone

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Humidified mist therapy alone

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IV broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Salbutamol nebulisers

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Routine chest radiograph before treatment

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute croup management