Croup (PRSC)

Question 1

Background

Answer 1

Common in babies and children, Happens after a few days.
- Worse at night

Question 2

Symptoms

Answer 2

Barking cough
Hoarse voice
Difficult breathing
Rasping sound when inhaling

Question 3

Treatment

Answer 3

Fluids Avoid cough mixture - can make drowsy/Prevent cough

Mild - Self limiting But can use Single dose steroid (Betamethasone)

Moderate/Severe/Mild that has complications - hospital admission, Single dose steroid whilst waiting hospital, ALT IM dexamethasone or IM budesonide.

Severe - Steroid FAIL then use nebulised adrenaline Monitor carefully.