Stridor Flashcards
1
Q
What is stridor?
A
Harsh, high pitched sounds of larygneal and upper tracheal obstruction
2
Q
What are the extramural causes of stridor?
A
- Tumour
- Abscess
- haematoma of the neck
3
Q
What is the intramural causes of stridor?
A
- Tumour of larynx
- Paralysis of vocal cords
- Epiglottitis
- Subglottic stenosis
4
Q
How should stridor be managed?
A
Emergency situation
- Anaesthetic invovlement
- O2 and sit up
- Adrenaline Nebs
- IV steroids
5
Q
What are the intraluminal causes of stridor?
A
- Foreign body
* Blood or secretions inside airway
