Health Care Utilization by Children With Croup in Alberta

Croup

“…Even though most children have fairly mild symptoms, the sudden onset of croup symptoms during the night causes many parents to bring their child to an emergency department. 24,25 Consistent with these fi ndings, fewer than 5% of children with croup are admitted to hospital in population-based studies. [25][26][27] Of those with croup who are admitted, 1-3% are intubated.…”

“…24,25 Consistent with these fi ndings, fewer than 5% of children with croup are admitted to hospital in population-based studies. [25][26][27] Of those with croup who are admitted, 1-3% are intubated. [28][29][30][31] Mortality seems to be very rare.…”

Croup in children

“…7 Based on a review of utilization data from pediatric and general emergency departments in Alberta, at least two-thirds of children with croup have mild symptoms on presentation (personal observation). Population-based data indicate that 1%-5% of children with croup are admitted to hospital, [8][9][10] and, of those admitted, less than 3% receive intubation. [11][12][13][14] Death ap pears to be rare; based on a combination of data from several reports, we estimate death occurs in no more than 1 in 30 000 cases.…”

Assessment and management of viral croup in children

“…prescriber.co.uk ■ PRESCRIBING IN CHILDREN C roup (laryngotracheobronchitis; LTB) is a common childhood illness that affects up to 6 per cent of preschool children per year, 1 with a peak incidence between 18 and 24 months of age. 2 Recurrence is common, and up to half of affected children will go on to have subsequent episodes during their early childhood.…”