Epiglottitis ENT Flashcards
1
Q
epiglottitis
A
inflammation of the epiglottis
2
Q
what organism causes it
A
Haemophilus influenzae
3
Q
signs
A
fever barking cough stridor drooling patient sitting forward unable total anything orally
4
Q
investigations
A
high clinical suspicion
5
Q
management
A
refer to ENT paed immediately, involve anaesthetist
oxygen
airway management - endotracheal intubation
broad-spectrum antibiotics
6
Q
why is the case of this reducing
A
haemophilus influenzae vaccine
