Croup

Question 1

which 4 parts of the respiratory system does this affect

Answer 1

epiglottis
larynx
trachea
bronchi

Question 2

is this most commonly viral or bacterial

Answer 2

viral

Question 3

what is the least serious viral type of croup

Answer 3

spasmodic laryngitis/croup

Question 4

what is the more serious viral type of croup

Answer 4

LTB

Question 5

what does LTB progress to

Answer 5

airway obstruction

Question 6

what are the 2 bacterial types of croup

Answer 6

epiglottitis

bacterial tracheitis

Question 7

which type of croup is a medial emergency

Answer 7

epiglottitis & bacterial tracheitis

Question 8

what are the 3 most serious types of croup

Answer 8

LTB
epiglottitis
bacterial tracheitis

Question 9

when does spasmodic croup usually occur

Answer 9

at night, usually clears throughout the day

Question 10

how long does spasmodic croup usually last

Answer 10

2-5 days

Question 11

what are the initial s/s of mild-moderate croup

Answer 11

nasal irritation

congestion

Question 12

what are the s/s of mild-moderate croup 12-48 hours

Answer 12

fever
hoarse
barking cough
stridor

Question 13

how long does mild-moderate croup usually last

Answer 13

3-7 days

Question 14

what are s/s of severe croup

Answer 14

agitation
stridor
retractions
cyanosis

Question 15

what are the 4 components of a croup score

Answer 15

level of consciousness
cyanosis
stridor
retractions

Question 16

what would a cxr show

Answer 16

subglottis narrowin

aka - steeple sign

Question 17

what is the major objective of LTB

Answer 17

maintain an open airway

Question 18

which 2 meds are usually given

Answer 18

racemic epinephrine

dexamethosone

Question 19

what causes epiglottitis

Answer 19

bacterial infection of the upper airway

Question 20

what are the 3 key signs of epiglottitis

Answer 20

absence of cough
drooling
agitation

Question 21

what is a way to prevent epiglottitis

Answer 21

HIB vaccine