#18A - Croup: truly inspiring

The First Principles of Croup that can get you through your paediatrics rotation: what is it, what do you do about it, and what type of barking cough do you hear? === Other Links === Check out our new website ⁠⁠⁠⁠1pm.wiki⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Notion document⁠⁠⁠⁠, free Anki flashcards, and podcast episodes. Check out our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/firstprinciplesofmedicine/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded 15 March 2023 Co-hosts: Jay Cheyyur, JT Yeung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Adian Izwan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ feat. Alex Truong. Produced by Rushil D'Cruz & Adian Izwan. If you have any ideas or feedback, comment on this Notion document, or shoot us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** We’re really excited to be collaborating with Becky from Becky’s notes, a UK based resource, to produce infographics for our visual learners out there. Becky’s notes brings together all the key topics medical students need to know in a readily available place, reviewed by specialists in the field. These visually striking notes are a refreshing change from all the boring textbooks. You can check her out on Instagram at @beckysnotes01 and get her books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Beckysnotes⁠⁠⁠⁠ === Timestamps === (01:10) What is Croup? (01:35) Anatomy & physiology (03:58) Airway diameter (04:36) Top viruses (07:53) Signs & symptoms (09:11) Stridor (11:38) Examination (15:37) Exam summary (15:53) Severity of Croup (21:38) Severity summary  (22:19) Investigations (24:47) Management (26:15) Dexamethasone vs Prednisolone (34:50) Management summary (35:24) Complications (36:13) Differentials (38:16) Three key takeaways