epiglottitis

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patho of epiglottitis

inflammation of epiglottis

life threatening

sx develop rapidly within hours

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causes of epiglottitis

from haemophilus influenzae typ B (Hib) common with children

throat trauma

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AIR RAID (epiglottitis manifestations)

A irway inflammation (obstruction)

I ncreased pulse

R estlessness

R etractions

A nxiety increased

I nspiratory stridor

D rooling

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diagnosis

CBC

  • high WBC

    • high neutrophils

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treatment

maintain airway and respiratory status

antibiotics (IV)

must maintain airway first!

never use tongue depressors