A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is alert but has moderate work of br...

Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is alert but has moderate work of breathing and oxygen saturation of 96% in air. According to Australian paediatric croup guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral dexamethasone single dose

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Nebulised adrenaline alone without steroids

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Immediate intubation and mechanical ventilation

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No treatment is required; observe only

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Oral amoxicillin for presumed bacterial tracheitis

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Viral croup management

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is alert but has moderate work of breathing and oxygen saturation of 96% in air. According to Australian paediatric croup guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial treatment?