Document Type

Critically Appraised Topic

Publication Date

5-2026

Specific Care Question

In patients 6 months to 6 years of age with croup (viral laryngotracheitis) seen in an acute care setting, which patient characteristics are associated with treatment after hospital admission (i.e., requiring an intervention once admitted rather than observation alone)?

Keywords

Laryngotracheobronchitis; Croup; Emergency Department; Ambulatory Care; Outpatient

Comments

Critically Appraised Topics (CAT) are valuable tools for providers. Unlike a clinical practice pathway, a CAT answers one specific question.  As needed a CAT may be updated or revised as new evidence is published. Primary files will always be the most current CAT. Previous revisions are available upon request from Children’s Mercy Library Services.

Date Developed: August 2022, Revised/Updated May 2026

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