Stridor Flashcards
1
Q
Stridor
A
High pitched
Wheeze
Caused by disrupted airflow
2
Q
Wheeze during inspiration =
A
Laryngeal area affected
3
Q
Wheeze during expiration
A
Tracheobronchial area affected
4
Q
Wheeze during inspiration & expiration = biphasic
A
Glottic/sub-glottic area affected
5
Q
Stridor treatment
A
Oxygen
Nebulised Adrenaline
IV Dexamethasone
Airway management