11.) Acute Respiratory (part 2) Flashcards
Do not attempt to visualize oral structures with this type of croup.

Acute Epiglottitis

You will want to take a night walk outside with the child who has this type of croup.

Acute Spasmodic Laryngitis

These days children are not admitted to school unless they have this vaccination.

Pertussis

This type of croup is diagnosed by the copious amounts of purulent secretions that are present.

Acute Tracheitis

This illness will have serious renal consequences if left untreated.

Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis
(ASP)

The child with this type of croup may receive racemic epinephrine.

Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis
(LTB)

You will want to watch for frequent swallowing with a child who has been hospitalized for surgery with this.

Tonsillitis

This illness is characterized by the specific sound associated with it.

Pertussis

A child will be placed in an isolation room when hospitalized for this illness.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus
