Croup RESP Flashcards

1
Q

croup

A

URTI

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2
Q

who is commonly associated with

A

infants and toddlers

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3
Q

what organism causes it

A

parainfluenza virus

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4
Q

signs

A

barking cough
fever
coryzal symptoma
stridor

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5
Q

investigations

A

clinically

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6
Q

management

A

oral dexamethosone
high flow oxygen
nebulised adrenaline

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7
Q

what do you do if there are red flags

A

admit

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8
Q

what should not be done with a px on examination

A

throat examination

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