3a Paediatrics

Question 1

In Croup Px, child presents with audible stridor breath… what’s the most appropriate management?

Answer 1

Audible stridor requires admission

Admission to hospital is only considered for moderate or severe croup, or if an alternative severe diagnosis like epiglottitis is suspected

Question 2

Most common cause of stridor in infants

Answer 2

Larygomalacia

due to a floppy epiglottis which folds into the airway on inspiration.

Question 3

Give 4 causes of stridor in children

Answer 3

Croup

Acute epiglottitis

Laryngomalacia

Inhaled foreign body

Question 4

Most common cause of arrest in children

Answer 4

Respiratory