94 Croup

Question 1

What are the INDICATIONS for the CROUP medical directive?

Answer 1

Current URTI
History of Barking Cough

Question 2

What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 2

Allergy to Dexamethasone
Steroids recieved in last 48 hours (po/parental)

Question 3

What are the CONDITIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 3

6months to 8 years
Unaltered
For mild, moderate and severe croup

Question 4

What is the MAX dose for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 4

8mg

Question 5

What is the DOSE for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 5

0.5mg/kg to a max of 8mg

Question 6

What is the dosing INTERVAL for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 6

N/A

Question 7

How MANY doses can you give for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 7

1

Question 8

What is the ROUTE of administration for DEXAMETHASONE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 8

PO

Question 9

What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 9

Allergy to Epinephrine

Question 10

What are the CONDITIONS for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive?

Answer 10

6 months to 8 years
HR under 200
Stridor at rest

Question 11

What is the DOSE for under 10kg EPINEPHRINE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 11

2.5mg

Question 12

What is the dosing INTERVAL for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 12

N/A

Question 13

How MANY doses can you give for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 13

1

Question 14

What is the ROUTE of administration for EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 14

Neb

Question 15

What kind of infection is croup?

Answer 15

Viral

Question 16

What is the MAX dose for over 10kg EPINEPHIRNE in the CROUP medical directive

Answer 16

5mg

Question 17

What is the divisional weight for EPINEPHRINE in the CROUP medical directive?

Answer 17

10kg