Nebulized Adrenaline (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Give Nebulized Adrenaline for Stridor

• Add 1 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline (one vial) to 1 ml of saline and administer using a nebulizer
• Always use oxygen at flow-rate of 6 - 8 litres
• Repeat every 15 minutes, until the child is transferred (or the stridor disappears)
• Give one dose of prednisone as part of pre-referral treatment for stridor

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Treatments in Clinic Only; Nebulised Adrenaline

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Last checked for updates: June 2023