Epiglotitis – The Experience with patients hospitalized in RES FN Motol

Czech version

Authors: M. Mašek ¹; J. Bouček ²; K. Cvachovec ¹; J. Betka ²
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace FN Motol, 2. LF UK a IPVZ Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Karel Cvachovec, CSc., MBA ¹; Klinika ORL a chirurgie hlavy a krku dospělých, FN Motol 1. LF UK a IPVZ Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Jan Betka, DrSc. ²
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2006; 86(9): 519-521
Category: Case Report

Overview

Acute epiglotitis is a potentially life-threatening disease seen occasionally in otolaryngology emergency services, emergency wards, and GP’s offices. Adequate and timely treatment that can include ensuring of respiratory airways may decrease risk of complications and death.

Key words:
acute epiglotitis, airway obstruction, acute respiratory failure, early intubation

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Article was published in

General Practitioner

2006 Issue 9