A 3-year-old boy presents with fever, barking cough and inspiratory stridor when agitated. He has mild chest wall recession but is maintaining oxygen ...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with fever, barking cough and inspiratory stridor when agitated. He has mild chest wall recession but is maintaining oxygen saturations at 97% on air and is drinking. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of oral Dexamethasone and observation

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Urgent intubation and ventilation

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Nebulised Adrenaline in all cases

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Oral Amoxicillin for presumed bacterial tracheitis

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No treatment is required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 3-year-old boy presents with fever, barking cough and inspiratory stridor when agitated. He has mild chest wall recession but is maintaining oxygen saturations at 97% on air and is drinking. What is the most appropriate initial management?