Epiglottitis by https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq Charlie Miler en-us 2018-09-09 17:39:47 UTC 2018-09-09 18:01:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Definiton miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279179950 Epiglottitis is a bacterial or viral infection or direct trauma of the epiglottis and the surrounding tissues (supraglottic larynx and aryepiglottic folds)]]> 2018-09-09 17:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279179950 Bacteria and Viruses That Cause It miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279180447 -Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
-Group A Streptococcus pneumoniae
-Staphylococcus aureus
-Klebsiella pnemoniae
-Haemophilus parainfluenzae
-Beta-hmeolyitc streptococci Groups A, B, C, and F]]> 2018-09-09 17:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279180447 Age Group miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279180924 This disease mostly affects 2-5 year olds but can be seen in children older than 5 and also adults]]> 2018-09-09 17:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279180924 Signs and Symptoms miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181018 -Severe throat pain
-Fever
-Irritability 
-Drooling
-Dysphonia
-Shortness of breath]]> 2018-09-09 17:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181018 Treatment miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181049 -O2 therapy if needed
-Stabilization of the airway--> oral airways, intubate with ETT, laryngoscope/bronchoscope to visualize airway, tracheostomy if necessary ]]> 2018-09-09 17:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181049 Vent Management miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181372 Most of the time patients will not need advanced settings to keep stable. Maintain ABG's and allow synchrony so the patient can rest. Patients can usually extubate within 24-48 hours after treatment is started. ]]> 2018-09-09 17:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181372 Special Considerations miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181518 This can be a life threatening condition if the airway is not managed properly or quick enough. You will also want to check a cuff leak on the patient before extubation so that we can verify the swelling went down and the patient will be able to maintain their airway. ]]> 2018-09-09 17:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181518 Short Versus Long-term Outcomes miller_charliem https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181675 If a patient deteriorates quickly this condition can be fatal. However, if admitted to ICU and the airway is managed properly, many will only suffer acutely and not suffer any long term damage. ]]> 2018-09-09 17:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/miller_charliem/j8fo7q4zjioq/wish/279181675