CHILD WITH EPIGLOTITIS

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Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that may result in death if not treated quickly.

Causes

  • H. influenzae type B
  • Other bacteria and viruses that cause upper respiratory tract infection

Treatment objectives

  • Relieve the airway obstruction
  • Eradicate infectious agent

Non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment

  • Provide humidified oxygen with close monitoring
  • Call for help and secure the airway as an emergency because of the danger of unpredictable airway obstruction
  • Elective intubation is the best treatment for severe obstruction
  • Surgical intervention may be considered for severe obstruction to ensure airway patency
  • When the airway is safe, give IV Ceftriaxone at 80mg/kg once daily for 5 days