94 Croup Flashcards
What are the INDICATIONS for the CROUP medical directive?
Current URTI
History of Barking Cough
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
Allergy to Dexamethasone
Steroids recieved in last 48 hours (po/parental)
What are the CONDITIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
6months to 8 years
Unaltered
For mild, moderate and severe croup
What is the MAX dose for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
8mg
What is the DOSE for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
0.5mg/kg to a max of 8mg
What is the dosing INTERVAL for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
N/A
How MANY doses can you give for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
1
What is the ROUTE of administration for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive
PO
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive
Allergy to Epinephrine
What are the CONDITIONS for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive?
6 months to 8 years
HR under 200
Stridor at rest
What is the DOSE for under 10kg EPINEPHRINE in the CROUP medical directive
2.5mg
What is the dosing INTERVAL for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive
N/A
How MANY doses can you give for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive
1
What is the ROUTE of administration for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive
Neb
What kind of infection is croup?
Viral