Respiratory failure in children. Croup. Medical care for a child

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Respiratory failure in children. Croup. Medical care for a child

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Croup - acute inflammation of the larynx and trachea of various etiologies, complicated by difficulty in breathing. Distinguish croup true - diphtheria, and falsecaused by another infection (measles, influenza, scarlet fever, allergies). False croup is more common.

In the development of shortness of breath, swelling of the mucous membrane of the larynx is of great importance. The formation of fibrous "films", mucus reduces the lumen of the airways (stenosis). The most severe disease occurs in children 1-3 years of age.

Distinguish stenosis I, II and III degree. Stenosis I degree: hoarse voice, even breathing at rest. Stenosis II degree - breathing is noisy, difficult; fluttering of the wings of the nose, slight cyanosis (cyanosis). Stenosis III degree - breathing is difficult, noisy, audible at a distance; cyanosis of the nasolabial triangle, palpitations, cold sticky sweat, barking cough, fear on the face, if the condition worsens - asphyxia. In children, grade I croup can quickly progress to grade II and III croup.

First aid

General hot bath lasting up to 5-7 minutes (water temperature 38-39°C). At a body temperature above 37,5 ° C, a bath is not recommended.

Foot baths with mustard.

Mustard plasters on the feet 4 times a day.

Warm milk (in combination with Karachinskaya type mineral water).

Alkaline inhalations.

The use of drugs prescribed by a doctor.

Authors: Aizman R.I., Krivoshchekov S.G.

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