1
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What is Dexamethasone?
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Corticosteroid - reduces subglottic inflammation
2
Q
Indications?
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Mild/moderate/severe croup
3
Q
Contra-indications
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Impending Respiratory failure
4
Q
Cautions
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Upper airway compromise can be worsened by anything that distresses the child including admin of medication.
5
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Side effects
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Gastro intestinal upset
Hypersensitivity/ anaphylactic reaction
6
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Dosage and admin
A
Oral
IntD - 6 milligrams
RPT - None
Drugs
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Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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Aspirin+7
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Chlorphenamine6
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Entonox5
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Glucagon6
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Glucose 40% Oral Gel6
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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)5
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Hydrocortisone(HYC)6
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Ibuprofen6
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Ipratropium Bromide+6
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Midazolam (patients own)6
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Naloxone Hydrochloride4
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Oxygen5
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Paracetamol5
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Salbutamol7
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Amiodarone Hydrochloride4
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Atropine Sulfate5
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Benzypenicillin Sodium4
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Cefotaxime5
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Clopidogrel5
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Dexamethasone6
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Diazepam5
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Furosemide6
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Glucose 10%5
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Heparin5
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Methoxyflurane5
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Tranexamic Acid4
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Ondansetron6
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Sodium Lactate Compound5
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Sodium Chloride 0.9%6
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Syntometrine6
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Tenecteplase5
