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| Epiglottitis, Acute, Viral Etiology; Sudden Stridor and Obstruction in a Child. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology | |
| ICD-10 | J05.1 |
| ICD-9 | 464.3, 476.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 4360 |
| MedlinePlus | 000605 |
| MeSH | D004826 |
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Overview
Cause
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is confirmed by direct inspection using laryngoscopy, although this may provoke airway spasm. The epiglottis and arytenoids are cherry-red and swollen. The most likely differential diagnostic candidates are croup, peritonsillar abscess, and retropharyngeal abscess.
On lateral C-spine X-ray, the thumbprint sign is a finding that suggests the diagnosis of epiglottitis.[1]
Treatment
Epiglottitis requires urgent endotracheal intubation to protect the airway. Ideally, this should be performed by an experienced anesthesiologist or respiratory therapist, with otolaryngology back-up in case of failed intubation. If intubation fails, tracheotomy is required.
In addition, patients should be given an antibiotic drug such as ceftriaxone or chloramphenicol either alone or in association with penicillin or ampicillin for streptococcal coverage.
Complications
Some patients may develop pneumonia, lymphadenopathy or septic arthritis.
References
- ↑ Jaffe JE. Acute Epiglottits. eMedicine.com. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/Radio/topic263.htm. Accessed on: December 21 2006.
External links
- Jordana Marinoff, "Bacteria Grab a Windpipe and Hold it Hostage," Boston Globe, January 10 2006
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