Epiglottitis Flashcards
1
Q
When it comes to plan for induction and intubation in kids with epiglottitis, what are you thinking?
A
Keep the spontaneoulsy breathing and sitting. Do not irritate them too much, if parents are there and child is distressed without them, let parents be there!
2
Q
How concerned are you with aspiration in kids wiht epiglottitis?
A
Not very. Usually so painful to eat or drink that they haven’t.
3
Q
Which ETT you picking for these kids?
A
One that is one to two sizes smaller than normal.
