Croup Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main cause of croup?
A
Parainfluenza virus
2
Q
Main features of Croup (3)
A
- Stridor
- Barking cough
- Fever
3
Q
Management of Croup
A
- Oral Dexomethasone or Prednisolone
2. Nebulised steroid - bundesonide
4
Q
Emergency treatment of Croup
A
- High flow oxygen
2. Nebulised adrenaline
5
Q
What age does croup appear?
A
6 months to 6 years
6
Q
What is croup also known as?
A
Laryngeotracheobronchitis
