Explain the clinical implications of epiglottitis

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Epiglottitis

inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, swelling can obstruct trachea/airway

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Laryngoscope and tracheostomy equipment must be available because….

epiglottitis is a medical emergency and airway can be completely blocked at any time which can cause suffication or death and airway support is needed

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epiglottis function

prevents food from entering the respiratory tract during swallowing 

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epiglottitis can be diagnosed with

 x - ray and laryngoscopic examination 

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what are some causes of epiglottitis

bacterial or viral infections