Pathology: Pediatric Diseases Flashcards
A viral infection that causes subglottic edema
Croup
Past Medical History: Recent cold that developed gradually into a barking cough over 2-3 days
Croup
Respiratory Pattern: Tachypnea
Croup, Epiglottitis
Vital Signs: Increased HR & BP
Croup, Epiglottitis
Lateral Neck X-ray: Haziness in subglottic area - steeple point - pencil point - picket fence - hour glass narrowing of upper airway
Croup
Cough: Barking, hoarse voice
Croup
Etiology: Caused by Parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3
Droplet
Croup
Past Medical History: Sudden onset within 6-8 hours
Epiglottitis
Life threatening emergency caused by inflammation of the supraglottic region
Epiglottitis
Muffled cough
Epiglottitis
Vital Signs: High fever
Epiglottitis
Bacterial infection caused by Haemophilus influenza (gram negative bacteria)
Epiglottitis
Physical Appearance: Drooling
Epiglottitis
Lateral Neck X-ray:
Haziness in supraglottic area
“Thumb Sign”
Epiglottitis
CBC: Elevated WBC
Epiglottitis