Question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen saturations at 95% on air and is not agitated. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone as a single dose

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Nebulised Adrenaline alone

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Intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Heliox in all cases

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Immediate intubation and ventilation

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice and inspiratory stridor at rest. He is febrile but maintaining oxygen saturations at 95% on air and is not agitated. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?