A 4-year-old child with acute epiglottitis is suspected. She has stridor, drooling, and appears very unwell. According to NICE, what is the most appro...

Question

A 4-year-old child with acute epiglottitis is suspected. She has stridor, drooling, and appears very unwell. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Keep the child calm and arrange urgent senior airway management

Answer

Examine the throat with a tongue depressor

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Immediate tracheostomy in A&E

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Administer nebulised adrenaline

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Give a trial of oral steroids at home

NICE MCQ (SBA): Acute Epiglottitis

A 4-year-old child with acute epiglottitis is suspected. She has stridor, drooling, and appears very unwell. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate immediate management?