Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

_____ is an URTI commonly at 6 months - 3 years characterised by a seal-like barking cough, stridor & hoarse voice

Bronchiolitis is largely caused by _____ in ~75% of cases

Hint: pathogen

Croup usually resolves within _____

If epiglottitis is suspected, do NOT _____ due to the potential risk of acute airway obstruction

PEF _____% indicates severe asthma

How is epiglottitis diagnosed if suspected? _____

What is the management of epiglottitis after endotracheal intubation has taken place? (2) _____

"_____" sign on x-ray = epiglottitis "Steeple" sign on x-ray = croup

SpO2 _____% indicates moderate asthma attack in children.

What is the likely diagnosis in a child with fever, drooling, & stridor sitting in a tripod position? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis