Airway obstruction and Anaphylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
causes of an airway obstruction
A
- tumour
- epiglottitis
- anaphylaxis
- trauma
2
Q
presentation of airway obstruction
A
stridor
breathlessness
3
Q
diagnosis of an airway obstruction
A
- laryngoscopy (caution in epiglottitis)
- bronchoscopy
- CXR (air tapping)
4
Q
management of an airway obstruction
A
- heimlich manoeuvre
- cricothyroidotomy
- tracheostomy
5
Q
define anaphylaxis
A
type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to food, venom, etc.
6
Q
presentation of anaphylaxis
A
flushing pruritis urticaria hypotension shock
7
Q
management of anaphylaxis
A
adrenaline anti-histamine corticosteroid oxygen bronchodilators ET intubation if necessary
