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Pseudomembranous Croup Flashcards

1
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What is pseudomembranous croup also known as?

A

Bacterial tracheitis

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Clinical picture shows

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  1. High fever

2. Excess secretions causing rapidly progressive airway obstructions

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What is the cause of pseudomembranous croup?

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Tx

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IV antibiotics

Intubation and ventilation

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