Session 10- Conditions involving the larynx and airway management Flashcards
what is laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx often involving true vocal cords
how does laryngitis present
hoarse voice
weak voice
sore throat
what causes laryngeal nodules
acute trauma
chronic irritation
how will a patient with a comprimised upper airway present
stridor
raised resp rate
distress
hypoxia
what are airway adjuncts
keeps airway patent if patient is breathing spontaneously
- oropharyngeal airway
- nasopharyngeal airway
allow spontaneous ventilation
what is a supraglottic airway
igel
maintains airway and affords some protection
not for long term
what is a definitive airway
intubation
endotracheal tube
techinical skill- requires use of laryngoscope to visualise vocal cords
secures and protects lower resp tract
what is epiglottititis
inflammation of epiglottis and soft tissues surrounding the epiglottis
how does epiglottitis present
sore throat painful swallowing inability to swallow fever muffled voice
what is croup
common childhood illness causing symptoms which may involve harse barking cough, inspiratory stridor and hoarse voice
what is croup also known as
laryngotracheobronchitis
what causes croup
parainfluenza virus
what is the most likely causative agent of epiglottitis
haemophilus inflenza
