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Is there a difference treating croup with nebulized epinephrine vs recimic epinephrine?
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Different meds: These are different forms of the same basic med & provided in different concentrations. Epi (1%) racemic @ 2.5%. There is qualitative differences on their effectiveness in a given patient.
Answered 3/18/2013
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