IBCC Episode 87 - Epiglottitis
07/02/20 • 27 min
In this episode, we cover the rare but life threatening Epiglottitis.
Highlights:
Presentation not as you learned in medical school
Vast majority do not need intubation, but for those that due it can be catastrophic
Nasolaryngoscopy, Steroids, broad spectrum antibiotics and early airway plans are the way to go
In this episode, we cover the rare but life threatening Epiglottitis.
Highlights:
Presentation not as you learned in medical school
Vast majority do not need intubation, but for those that due it can be catastrophic
Nasolaryngoscopy, Steroids, broad spectrum antibiotics and early airway plans are the way to go
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