Outcome measures for 133 children treated with dexamethasone or prednisolone
| Variable | Dexamethasone | Prednisolone | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Except where stated values are means (SD). The duration of the viral and croup symptoms date from having received either prednisolone or dexamethasone. | ||||
| Followed up (n) | 68 | 65 | ||
| Reattendance (n) | 5 | 19 | ||
| Admitted (n) | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | |
| Time in emergency dept (min) | 114 (240) | 84 (112) | 0.5 | |
| Duration croup symptoms (h) | 26 (39) | 35 (42) | 0.2 | |
| Duration viral symptoms (d) | 8 (29) | 7 (14) | 0.9 | |
| Received adrenaline (n) | 5 | 5 | 0.9 | |