Question

A 3-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate chest wall indrawing. He is afebrile and otherwise well. According to Canadian guidance, which immediate treatment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone and nebulised Adrenaline

Answer

Oral Dexamethasone alone

Answer

Nebulised Adrenaline alone

Answer

Intravenous antibiotics and racemic Adrenaline

Answer

No pharmacologic treatment; observe only

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor at rest and moderate chest wall indrawing. He is afebrile and otherwise well. According to Canadian guidance, which immediate treatment is most appropriate?