Stridor Flashcards

1
Q

Stridor

A

High pitched
Wheeze
Caused by disrupted airflow

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2
Q

Wheeze during inspiration =

A

Laryngeal area affected

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3
Q

Wheeze during expiration

A

Tracheobronchial area affected

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4
Q

Wheeze during inspiration & expiration = biphasic

A

Glottic/sub-glottic area affected

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5
Q

Stridor treatment

A

Oxygen
Nebulised Adrenaline
IV Dexamethasone
Airway management

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