Croup Flashcards
1
Q
What is croup
A
Upper respiratory tract infection causing oedema in larynx
2
Q
Age of child affected with croup
A
6-12 months
3
Q
Causes of croup
A
Parainfluenza, influenza, adenovirus, RSV
4
Q
Management of croup
A
Supportive treatment, oral dexamthasone
5
Q
Dosage of dexanethasone in treatment of croup
A
single dose of 150mcg/kg which can be repeated after 12 hours
6
Q
Presentation of croup
A
Cough, increased WOB, stridor, low grade fever, hoarse voice
7
Q
Classical cough heard in croup
A
Barking cough
