Upper Airway Obstruction: Epiglottitis Flashcards

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Epiglottitis - Treatment Priorities

Symptoms include: absence of cough, drooling, stridor / expiratory snore, increased WOB

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  • do NOT inspect airway due to risk of precipitating respiratory arrest
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