A pt comes into your office in severe respiratory distress with a deep barky cough and stridor. you diagnose the child with croup and decide to admit the child. along with securing an airway what are other treatment options?
A. albuterol jet nebulizer
B. Ice Cream PO
C. racemic epinephrine and steroids
D. no treatment options are available
The correct answer is C. racemic epinephrine and steroids.
Croup is a respiratory illness characterized by inflammation of the larynx and trachea, leading to the classic “barky” cough and stridor. In severe cases, hospitalization is necessary to manage the airway and provide supportive care. Treatment options include:
– C. Racemic epinephrine: Administered via nebulizer to reduce swelling and relieve airway obstruction.
– Steroids (e.g., dexamethasone): To reduce inflammation and swelling in the airway.