Which of the following is a red-flag sign in a child with croup that requires immediate escalation?
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Correct answer: Stridor at rest with cyanosis, drooling or severe retractions
Stridor at rest, cyanosis, drooling and severe retractions indicate airway compromise and the need for urgent intervention in croup.
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