Croup

what is croup?

inflammation around the larynx
Croup is acute and self limiting. True or false

True
what age range are you most likely to get croup?

6 months - 6 years
when is the peak for croup?

spring and autumn
when does croup worsen?

nocturnally
croup may follow a cold, but can also appear out of the blue. True or false

True
what are the signs and symptoms of croup?
- Cough (harsh and barking)
- use of accessory muscles
- can present with respiratory distress, respiratory failure and respiratory arrest
- runny nose
- hoarse voice
- sore throat
- stridor
what score is used to measure the severity of croup?

modified TAUSSIG croup score
what position should a child with croup be placed in?

upright position or where patient is comfortable
what tests should you avoid to reduce the risk of upsetting the child on examination?
- blood sugar
- nebuliser
- examination of eyes and throat
a child with croup must be transferred to hospital for further assessment and observation. True or False

True
a child with croup should be given o2. True or false

True

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Croup

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Croup

Updated

2019-05-15T17:53:29Z