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Definition
Common cause of upper airway obstruction in children (usually 6 months - 3 years of age). Results from viral infections, symptoms include:
Seal-like barky cough, hoarseness, insipratory stridor, chest wall retractions, usually worse at night, fever |
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Term
| Mainstay therapy for Croup? |
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Definition
| Corticosteroids, regardless of clinical severity |
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| When should corticosteroids be avoided? |
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Definition
| Known immunodeficiency or recent exposure to varicella |
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| Corticosteroids used vs. Croup ? |
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Definition
| Dexamethasone or Budesonide |
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What should be used to help severe croup?
How long does it usually take to reduce respiratory distress?
When should back to back doses be given? |
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Definition
What should be used to help severe croup?
EPINEPHRINE
How long does it usually take to reduce respiratory distress?
10 MINUTES --> lasts about 1-2 hours
When should back to back doses be given?
ONLY if near respiratory failure |
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