Respiratory

Question 1

Dex dose in asthma or croup

Answer 1

0.6 mg/kg/dose, max 6mg

Question 2

Potential complications of pertussis

Answer 2

Apnea/bradycardia, secondary bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension, seizures and encephalopathy (due to hypoxia), rib fractures, subconjunctival hemorrhage, rectal prolapse

Question 3

Antibiotics for pertussis?

Answer 3

Under 6mo: Azithromycin 10 mg/kg for 5 days
Over 6mo: Azithromycin 10 mg/kg for 1 day (max 500mg) followed by 5mg/kg for 4 days (max 250mg)