A 4-year-old boy is brought to A&E with a 1-day history of fever, barking cough and stridor at rest. He is alert but distressed, with mild sternal rec...

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A 4-year-old boy is brought to A&E with a 1-day history of fever, barking cough and stridor at rest. He is alert but distressed, with mild sternal recession. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nebulised Adrenaline and oral Dexamethasone

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High-dose inhaled Salbutamol via spacer

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Oral Prednisolone and discharge

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Intravenous Ceftriaxone and fluid resuscitation

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Immediate intubation and ventilation in all cases

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A 4-year-old boy is brought to A&E with a 1-day history of fever, barking cough and stridor at rest. He is alert but distressed, with mild sternal recession. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?