Epiglottitis surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Surgery

Surgery and Device Based Therapy

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.