552 PEDIATRIC CROUP/EPIGLOTTITIS

1. Begin Basic Life Support Pediatric Croup/Epiglottitis procedures.
   • NOTE:
     DO NOT ATTEMPT ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION. USE HIGH PRESSURE BAG-VALVE-MASK, MOUTH-TO-MOUTH, OR MOUTH-TO-MASK VENTILATION.

   During transport, of if transport is delayed:

2. If abdominal distension occurs, pass a Nasogastric Tube.

3. Transportation decision.