Croup Medical Directive Flashcards
1
Q
indications for croup
A
1) severe respiratory distress
2) stridor at rest
3) history of URTI
4) barking cough or recent history of barking cough
2
Q
conditions for croup, epi
A
<8 years old
HR <200
3
Q
contraindications fo epi in croup
A
allergy or sensitivity to epi
4
Q
treatment < 5kg, <1
A
0.5mg epi, with 2.0saline
nebulizer
max 1 dose
5
Q
treatment >5kg, <1
A
2.5mg epi
NEB
max 1 dose
6
Q
treatment >= 1 - <8 years, weight N/A
A
5mg epi
NEB
1 max dose
7
Q
flow rate for nebulizer
A
6-8L/min
