Journal article
The disposition of children with croup treated with racemic epinephrine and dexamethasone in the emergency department
Abstract
This prospective cohort study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a selective discharge policy for patients treated with racemic epinephrine (RE) and intramuscular (IM) dexamethasone (DEX) in the emergency department (ED). Children younger than 13 years of age presenting to the ED with croup who were treated with RE and IM DEX and discharged home were enrolled in the study. Patients were discharged home if they were free of intercostal …
Authors
Rizos JD; DiGravio BE; Sehl MJ; Tallon JM
Journal
Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 535–539
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
7 1998
DOI
10.1016/s0736-4679(98)00055-9
ISSN
0736-4679