A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB).The nurse should be prepared to:

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Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) is commonly caused by a viral infection and involves inflammation and narrowing of the upper airway, making it difficult for a child to breathe. The treatment of choice is administration of nebulized epinephrine to reduce inflammation and improve breathing, along with a dose of oral or IM dexamethasone to decrease airway swelling. Antibiotics would not be effective since LTB is usually caused by a virus, not bacteria. Swabbing the throat for a culture or obtaining a sputum specimen would not be necessary for LTB.

A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with the Diagnosis