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28th February 2024
A 3-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with his parents as they are concerned he is not breathing properly and is making a strange noise.
A 3-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with his parents as they are concerned he is not breathing properly and is making a strange noise.
On inspection, he appears to have increased work of breathing, soft stridor and is drooling. He is sitting leaning forward. His temperature is 38.6, RR28, HR 128, SpO2 96% and BP 99/67. He weighs 13kg. He has no known allergies.
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