Upper respiratory tract disease - ACUTE EPIGLOTTIS Flashcards
1
Q
what bacteria causes acute epiglottis?
A
haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
2
Q
what people are at risk of getting acute epiglottis?
A
children UNDER AGE OF 5
3
Q
symptoms & signs of epiglottis?
A
- high fever
- severe AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION
- swollen & red epiglottis
4
Q
how would you treat acute epiglottis?
A
1) endotracheal intubation
2) intravenous antibiotics
5
Q
what antibiotics could be used to treat acute epiglottis?
A
1) ceftazidime 25-150mg/kg
or
2) chloramphenicol 50-100mg/kg
6
Q
what other types of infections could Hib cause?
A
1) meningitis
2) septic arthritis
3) osteomyelitis
