Lesson 9 Flashcards
1
Q
epiglottits infections types?
most common
A
bacterial (most common)
infection
2
Q
epiglottits clinical features
A
*drooling* fever tachycardia stridor 1-2 days conditions gets worse sore throat difficult swallow SOB when supine
3
Q
epiglottits prehospital care
A
comfort oxygen gentle suction rapid transport cooler area intubation - ALS IV/antibiotics
4
Q
epiglottits why gentle suction?
A
only inside lips
stimulus can cause airway to close
5
Q
peritonsilllar abscess
A
common in 20s-30s
6
Q
peritonsilllar abscess clinical features
A
fever
hot potato voice
unable to open mouth
unilateral sore throat
7
Q
epiglottitis age range
A
infants and people over 85
8
Q
peritonsillar abscess
A
bacterial infection that forms puss filled pockets near the tonsils
9
Q
peritonsilllar abscess prehospital care
A
O2
position of comfort
CAUTIOUS suctioning
10
Q
most common chocking hazard in an unconscious person
A
the tongue
