Regarding aspects of acute stridor in children,
which one of the following statements is CORRECT?
a) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) most commonly
causes laryngotracheobronchitis
b) Because of the potential for complete airway
obstruction, an intravenous cannula
should be sited as a priority
c) Steroids no longer have a place in the treatment
of croup
d) Once intubated, patients with a diagnosis of
croup tend to have longer time to
extubation than those with epiglottitis
e) A two day history of high fever and barking cough
in a 4-year-old is typical for a
diagnosis of croup
