Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and fever. Stridor is present only when agitated; oxygen saturations are 96% on air. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral Dexamethasone and observation

Answer

Immediate intubation and ventilation

Answer

Nebulised Adrenaline and admission to ICU

Answer

Broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics only

Answer

No treatment required

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and fever. Stridor is present only when agitated; oxygen saturations are 96% on air. What is the most appropriate initial management?