Acute epiglottitis in a 47‐year‐old male: Case report
Southern Philippines Medical Center Journal of Health Care Services
;
(2): 1-5, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
@#Acute epiglottitis (AE), an inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent supraglottic structures, can lead to a fatal airway obstruction. We report the case of a 47yearold male who developed AE after experiencing a sore throat, odynophagia, and highgrade fever for a week. The patient came in with late signs of AE, suggesting a poor prognosis. Laryngoscopy revealed a swollen epiglottis obstructing the patient’s tracheal opening. He had cardiopulmonary arrest due to the airway obstruction. The patient was successfully resuscitated but had several episodes of generalized seizure after the return of spontaneous circulation. He was discharged in a persistent vegetative state. Because AE is unusual in the adult population, a clinician's high index of suspicion for the diagnosis and the emergency team’s prompt intervention are crucial factors in the management approach to AE. Physicians working in the emergency room must be equipped with skills in establishing a definitive airway, especially in securing a surgical airway.
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Asunto principal:
Traqueostomía
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Epiglotitis
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Laringoscopía
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Southern Philippines Medical Center Journal of Health Care Services
Año:
2022
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Artículo
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