Does it take a catchy post-grunge alt rock song to remind you that all patient with croup should get a dose of dexamethasone before disposition? Does it? No? OK, well, um, the evidence is great that dex reduces the rate of return visits to Emergency Departments and Doctor’s offices. So there’s that.
Lyrics
[chorus]
Dex! Dex! Dex! Go!
Dex! Dex! Dex! Go!
[verse]
hoarse voice, Barky cough, no stridor at rest
croup’s the diagnosis, no need for a test
dexamethasone reduces rate of return
visits to doc’s office and ED in turn
[chorus]
Dex! Dex! Dex! Go!
Dex! Dex! Dex! Go!
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