Epiglotitis Flashcards

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Agente etiológico mas frecuente de Epiglotitis

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Hemophilus influnzae tipo b

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Factores de riesgo de Epiglotitis

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*Falta de inmunización contra Hib.
*Masculinos de 5-11 años
*Inmunosuprimidos
*Uso persistente de AB

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3
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Clínica clásica

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Las 4 “D”
*Disnea
*Disfagia
*Disfonía
*Drooling (sialorrea)

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4
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Que posición suelen adoptar los pacientes?

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En Trípode

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5
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Que proporciona el Dx de certeza?

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Laringoscopia directa (casos severos)

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Imagen típica en Rx lateral

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Signo del pulgar

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7
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Tratamiento AB de elección

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Ceftriaxona y Cefotaxima (7-10 dias)

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8
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Quimioprofilaxis en contactos

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Rifampicina

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