[Pseudocroup. Treatment in hospital].
Although croup is the most common form of airway obstruction in small children, there is debate as to the correct medical care for the hospitalized patient. A critical review of published articles was performed. It was found that a scoring system was essential for observation. There is only little information concerning the use of humidified air. Inhaled racemic epinephrine has a well-demonstrated effect. New studies indicate that L-epinephrine is as effective and safe as racemic epinephrine. Dexamethasone in doses greater than 0.6 mg/kg is effective in decreasing the length and the severity of respiratory symptoms associated with croup. When intubation is necessary steroids reduced the duration of intubation and the need for reintubation.
Jensen
M K
MK
Børneafdelingen, Aalborg Sygehus Nord.
Lund
B
B
Nielsen
J P
JP
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003440:Croup / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003718:Denmark; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D064705:Racepinephrine
D003907:Dexamethasone; D064705:Racepinephrine; D004837:Epinephrine
Pseudocroup. Behandlingen i sygehusregi.