Multicentre study revealed significant gaps between evidence‐based recommendations for using corticosteroids for croup and clinical practice

Adherence to croup management recommendations has been poorly investigated. This study aimed to describe the treatment patterns in two paediatric emergency departments and analyse the adherence to recommendations.

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