Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate work of breathing. Temperature is 38.3 °C. According to Australian paediatric guidelines, which treatment is most appropriate in the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised adrenaline and oral dexamethasone

Answer

Oral prednisolone only

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation in all cases

Answer

Oral antibiotics and observation

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate work of breathing. Temperature is 38.3 °C. According to Australian paediatric guidelines, which treatment is most appropriate in the emergency department?