NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

With what would a child of 5 years present if they have epiglottitis?
  1. Sitting forward
  2. Stridor
  3. Fever
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - D - A 5 year old who presents with stridor, fever, and sitting forward has epiglottitis. The child will also drool and have retractions and a sore throat. Prehospital care should include administering humidified oxygen by face mask or blow-by. Direct visualization of the larynxes is contraindicated since it may cause laryngospasm.
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