Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that is worse at night. He is febrile but not drooling and is able to drink. Oxygen saturation is 96% on air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone

Answer

Intravenous Cefotaxime

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Immediate intubation and tracheostomy

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Oral Salbutamol syrup

Answer

Nebulised Adrenaline only

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor that is worse at night. He is febrile but not drooling and is able to drink. Oxygen saturation is 96% on air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?