Croup Flashcards
1
Q
Examination
A
NEVER examine throat as risk obstruc
Stridor
Chest wall retractions
Sternal recession
2
Q
Px
A
gradual onset stridor Barking, brassy, seal type cough Often following viral type URTI Hoarse voice Peak temp 38-39 deg Rhinorrhea
3
Q
Aka
A
Viral laryngotracheobronchitis
4
Q
Peak age
A
1-2yo
5
Q
cause
A
Parainfluenza
6
Q
Mx according to sev
A
MILD- Barking cough AND inspir stridor. Oral pred and home.
MOD- above AND expir stridor. Admit, neb adren, oral dex or pred.
SEV- above AND palpable paradoxus. ICU, NBM, IV access, neb adrenaline, neb budesonide.
LIFE THREATENING- above AND sternal retraction or cyanosis. Emergency intubation.
