Epiglottitis (All solved)

What is the #1 danger of epiglottitis? correct answers Airway obstruction Epiglottitis most commonly occurs in children from ages correct answers 1 to 8 years What organism causes epiglottitis? correct answers Hemophilus influenza B What level of fever is present in epiglottitis? correct answers Over 102 What symptoms are classic? correct answers Muffled voice, drooling, stridor Will a child with epiglottitis cough? correct answers NO, there will be alack of spontaneous cough How will the child breathe? correct answers Leaned forward with flaring nostrils If a child is suspected having epiglottitis should you put a tongue depressor in their mouth to look? correct answers NO--never put any instrument in the child's mouth unless you are prepared to do an immediate intubation. Would you do a throat culture? correct answers No, never put anything in their mouth If epiglottitis is suspected, what should the parents be told? correct answers To take the child to the ER asap What drug is used to fight epiglottitis? correct answers Penicillin, ampicillin Children often need a tracheotomy, what behavior would indicate the need for a tracheotomy? correct answers Restlessness, increased HR, retractions What is recommend for the prevention of it? correct answers All children two months and over should receive and H. Influenza B vaccine