[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.
Børneafdelingen, Aalborg Sygehus Nord.
M K
MK
Jensen
B
B
Lund
J P
JP
Nielsen
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.