Acute epiglottitis Flashcards by Michael Grant | Brainscape

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Aetiology

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H influenza type b - vaccination causes 99% drop

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Epidemiology

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Children 1-6 years most common

Affects all age groups

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How do you treat

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MDT - anaesthetist, paediatrician, ENT surgeon
ICU
Secure airway
IV ABx (Cefuroxime)

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