epiglottitis Flashcards

1
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presentation of epiglottitis

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sore throat and stridor
drool
tripod
fever
pain swallowing/difficulty
muffled voice
scared or quiet child
sepsis

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investigations for epiglottitis

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none if suspected to not make it worse
thumb sign on lateral xray

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