Question

A 20-month-old girl is brought with a 2-day history of cough, coryza and poor feeding. She has tachypnoea, chest recession and widespread crackles; SpO2 is 91% on air. Which is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start high-flow oxygen and admit for supportive care

Answer

Prescribe oral Amoxicillin and discharge

Answer

Commence regular Salbutamol nebulisers

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Start IV Co-amoxiclav and arrange PICU transfer

Answer

Give oral Prednisolone and discharge

Practice question

A 20-month-old girl is brought with a 2-day history of cough, coryza and poor feeding. She has tachypnoea, chest recession and widespread crackles; SpO2 is 91% on air. Which is the most appropriate initial management?