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Pediatric Croup Flashcards

1
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Where does Croup infect?

A

larynx, trachea, & bronchi

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Key symptoms of Croup?

A

Stridor, barking cough, increased RR, Respiratory Retractions
Worse at night

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Most common viral pathogen in Croup?

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Parainfluenza virus

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Clinical course of Croup

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12-72 hours
fever inflammation of nasal passage

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5
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Different croup diagnosis criteria

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Symptom observation and Westley Croup Score

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6
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How to interpret Westley Croup Score?

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0-2 mild croup
3-17 moderate to severe croup

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7
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How to treat mild Croup?

A

Dexamethasone
Send home

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How to treat moderate to severe Croup?

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Dexamethasone & Inhaled epinephrine
Provide oxygen
Observe for 4 hours
Consider hospitalization

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