When Eddie and his parents returned the following day, his pulse oximetry was again at 94% but his respiratory rate had fallen to 30 breaths per minute. Eddie continued to cough frequently and refused to take Prelone . Erratic fevers persisted. His physical examination was improved with clear lung sounds and no retractions. Eddie also appeared less irritable. An injection with 800 mg of Ceftriaxone was administered and IM Prelone was prescribed and given.