Epiglottitis: a review of 13 cases and a suggested protocol for management.

Abstract

Thirteen cases of epiglottitis are reviewed in this paper. Fever and respiratory distress were the most common presenting symptoms. A lateral neck roentgenogram was a helpful laboratory test. Epiglottitis must be distinguished from viral croup and other causes of upper airway obstruction so that prompt treatment can be instituted. A suggested protocol for management of epiglottitis emphasizes the importance of establishing an artificial airway and administering intravenous antibiotics effective against Hemophilus influenzae type B.

• Authors: S M Selbst
• Journal: The Journal of family practice (J Fam Pract) Vol. 19 Issue 3 Pg. 333-7 (Sep 1984) ISSN: 0094-3509 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6470635 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Steroids

Topics

• Adolescent
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Croup (diagnosis)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Epiglottitis (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Foreign Bodies (diagnosis)
• Humans
• Infant
• Intubation
• Laryngeal Diseases (diagnosis)
• Laryngitis (therapy)
• Radiography
• Steroids (therapeutic use)
• Tracheotomy