Age | 1.0 | Range: 1–14.9 | Mean: 7.7 |
Inhaled steroids | None | None: 48 | Low dose: 6; high dose: 6 |
Alertness | Normal | Normal: 39 | Drowsy/agitated: 21 |
Respiratory rate | 40 | Range: 20–66 | Mean: 46.7 |
Heart rate | 92 | Range: 80–156 | Mean: 115.2 |
Dyspnoea | Mild | Mild: 6 | Moderate: 41; severe: 13 |
Air entry | Good | Good: 25 | Moderate/poor: 35 |
Wheeze | Mild | Mild/moderate: 43 | Severe: 9; little heard: 8 |
Other sounds | None | None: 45 | Coarse crepitations: 15 |
Temperature | 36.5 | Range: 36.5–39.5 | Mean: 37.5 |
Cyanosis | None | None: 39 | Slight/moderate: 21 |
Parental ability | High | Low: 21 | Medium: 22; high: 17 |
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1. In your view, is a course of oral prednisolone indicated? (ie, to be commenced today) |
Definitely not | Definitely yes |
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2. In your view, is a course of antibiotics indicated? (ie, to be commenced today) |
Definitely not | Definitely yes |
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3. In your view, does this child require admission to hospital? |
Home management | Admit |
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