Epiglotitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an obstructed airway? a. crackles b. wheezing c. snoring d. stridor d. stridor is an upper airway obstruction caused by tissue swelling around the trachea, layrnx, or epiglotitis. Stridor is often present with an airway obstruction, epiglottitis, or croup What is the term for high-pitched whistling sounds heard during expiration? a. friction rub b. stridor c. snoring d. wheezing d. wheezing suggests lower airway obstrictions...

What is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an obstructed airway? a. crackles b. wheezing c. snoring d. stridor d. stridor is an upper airway obstruction caused by tissue swelling around the trachea, layrnx, or epiglotitis. Stridor is often present with an airway obstruction, epiglottitis, or croup

What area of the respiratory system does Croup involved? - >>Epiglottis, Glottis and Larynx What are the characteristics of Croup? - >>Hoarseness, "barking" cough (seal like), inspiratory stridor, rales and rhonchi, varying degrees of respiratory distress Types of Croup - >>Acute Epiglotitis Acute Laryngititis Acute LTB (laryngotracheobronchitis) Acute Spasmodic Laryngititis Bacterial Tracheitis Which type of croup is a Medical Emergency? - >>Acute Epiglotitis ...

AARC American Association for Respiratory Care Role: Provides education, advocacy, publications. Epiglotitis life threatening infection of the upper airway -under 5 yo is a BACTERIAL infection management: elective intubation, antibiotics, and corticosteriods cystic fibrosis autosomal recessive disease w/ pancreatic insufficiency, abnormally thick secretions from exocrine glands and increased concentration of sodium and chloride in sweat glands -affects lungs, pancreas, and ...

FisDap Airwayd Questions with complete solution 2024What is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an obstructed airway? a. crackles b. wheezing c. snoring d. stridor - correct answer d. stridor is an upper airway obstruction caused by tissue swelling around the trachea, layrnx, or epiglotitis. Stridor is often present with an airway obstruction, epiglottitis, or croup What is the term for high-pitched whistling sounds heard during expiration? a. friction rub b. stridor ...

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Fisdap Airway + Anatomy Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an obstructed airway? a. crackles b. wheezing c. snoring d. stridor d. stridor is an upper airway obstruction caused by tissue swelling around the trachea, layrnx, or epiglotitis. Stridor is often present with an airway obstruction, epiglottitis, or croup What is the term for high-pitched whistling sounds heard during expiration? a. friction rub b. stridor c. snor...

A 3 yr old patient presents with respiratory distress, they have strider, is leaning in tripod position and drooling. X-ray reveals this image....what do you suspect the patient has? Epiglotitis (med emergency) Pharyngitis or tonsillitis that manifests into cellulitis and develops pus between palatine tonsil and pharyngeal muscles Upon exam you see deviated uvula and displaced tonsil. What do you suspect? Peritonsillar Abcess Must get a CT to confirm and refer out for drainage ...

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Compensatory mechanisms for respiratory distress grunting (keep alveoli open) retractions (assist with ventilation) head bobbing (assist with ventilation) nasal flaring (increase diameter of passage ways) hyperextension of head and neck (opens airway) Expected growth of infants lose 10 % of body weight first week but should gain back by second week wt doubles by 4-6 months length doubles by 1 year Head lag should be gone by 3-4 months newborn reflexes myelination of the spinal cord...