Clinical Update: Introduction of Dexamethasone

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Following a review of the evidence and of JRCALC the Trust will be introducing Dexamethasone for the management of croup in children by all Paramedics and Nurses.

This medication will be introduced into the oral drug pouch with immediate effect and supplies will be delivered in line with normal medication delivery schedules. Clinicians are asked during VDI to remove any pouches not containing Dexamethasone and replace with pouches that do. All pouches removed should be placed in the returns bins as normal. All new pouches containing Dexamethasone will be labelled externally indicating that Dexamethasone is included.

Delivery schedule:

  • Wednesday 1st December - Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, Colchester, Harlow 
  • Thursday 2nd December - Longwater and Waveney 
  • Monday 6th December - Kempston, Luton, Stevenage, Watford, Hemel Hempstead 
  • Tuesday 7th December - Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Kings Lynn 
  • Wednesday 8th December - Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds 
  • Notley and Melbourn HART next delivery after the 1st December

If you have any questions, require further information, or support please discuss locally with a SP/AP in urgent care or contact clinical.leads@eastamb.nhs.uk.

Published 30th November 2021