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Croup Syndrome Etiology: |
› A number of acute, viral inflammatory diseases of larynx, trachea, and bronchi Laryngotracheobronchitis (viral croup) Epiglottitis
› Occurs in fall and early winter › Children 6 months to 3 years |
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Croup Syndrome Etiology › Causes: |
Parainfluenza virus type 2 and 3 RSV |
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Croup Syndrome Pathogenesis: |
› Viral agent of subglottic area entire airway |
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Croup Syndrome Diagnosis: |
› Clinical signs and symptoms › Lateral neck film- Subglottic narrowing and normal epiglottis › Laryngoscopy- Confirm presence or rule out epiglottitis |
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Croup Syndrome Treatment : |
› Mist therapy › Oral hydration › Avoidance of stimulation › O2 therapy, pulse oximetry (hospitalized) › Nebulized epinephrine (relieves airway obstruction) › Endotracheal intubation (respiratory failure) |
