#18A - Croup: truly inspiring

#18A - Croup: truly inspiring

Author: 1PM June 25, 2023 Duration: 39:56

The First Principles of Croup that can get you through your paediatrics rotation: what is it, what do you do about it, and what type of barking cough do you hear?


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=== Timestamps ===

(01:10) What is Croup?

(01:35) Anatomy & physiology

(03:58) Airway diameter

(04:36) Top viruses

(07:53) Signs & symptoms

(09:11) Stridor

(11:38) Examination

(15:37) Exam summary

(15:53) Severity of Croup

(21:38) Severity summary 

(22:19) Investigations

(24:47) Management

(26:15) Dexamethasone vs Prednisolone

(34:50) Management summary

(35:24) Complications

(36:13) Differentials

(38:16) Three key takeaways

 



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