NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

The child with epiglottitis is frequently sitting upright and leaning forward, resting the hands on the knees with arms extended downward. This position is called:
  1. Tripod position
  2. Semi-Fowler’s position
  3. Fowler’s position
  4. Recumbent position
Explanation
Answer: A - The position of a child with epiglottitis that presents with upright posture leaning forward and resting the hands on the knees with arms extended downward is tripod positioning. This is the patient intuitively expanding their lung capacity by modifying their position.
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