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IBCC Episode 87 - Epiglottitis

Jul 2, 2020
27:45
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
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The Differential Diagnosis of Epiglotitis
02:08 • 2min
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Is It a Good Idea to Do a Lateral X Ray?
04:30 • 4min
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The Best Antibiotics for Epoglotitis
08:40 • 2min
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Airway Swelling Equals Steroids
10:35 • 2min
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Yantee Surgery - Is There Any Evidence of Intubation?
12:42 • 3min
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Epiglotitus - What Is the Natural History of Epiglotitis?
15:43 • 4min
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Is There a Hard Indication for Intibation?
19:38 • 2min
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Acadamin Dissociated Crike Is the Way to Go With Epiglotitus
21:45 • 3min
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Epiglotitis
24:15 • 3min
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In this episode, we cover the rare but life threatening Epiglottitis.

Highlights:

Presentation not as you learned in medical school

Vast majority do not need intubation, but for those that due it can be catastrophic

Nasolaryngoscopy, Steroids, broad spectrum antibiotics and early airway plans are the way to go

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