Epiglottitis

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Last updated 8:37 AM on 12/23/25
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Previous medical history

Sudden onset (6-8 hrs)

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Cough

Muffled

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Physical appearance

  • Drooling

  • Dysphagia

  • Tongue thrusts

  • Jaw jutted

  • Lifeless


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Dx testing

  • Avoid unnecessary stimulation

  • Lat neck: supraglottic or thumb sign

  • CBC: increased WBC


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Tx and Management

  • Intubation/trach

  • TPiece/CPAP

  • Antibiotics