A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice that started overnight. He is afebrile and saturations are 96% on...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice that started overnight. He is afebrile and saturations are 96% on air. He is otherwise well and able to drink. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral Dexamethasone and discharge with safety-netting

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Immediate nebulised Adrenaline and hospital admission for all cases

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Oral antibiotics and discharge

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Urgent intubation

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No treatment required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Croup

A 3-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice that started overnight. He is afebrile and saturations are 96% on air. He is otherwise well and able to drink. What is the most appropriate management?