Epiglotitis — The Experience with patients hospitalized in
RES FN Motol.
MAŠEK M.,1 BOUČEK J.,2 CVACHOVEC K.,1 BETKA J.2
1Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace FN Motol, 2. LF UK a IPVZ,Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Karel Cvachovec, CSc, MBA 2Klinika ORL a chirurgie hlavy a krku dospělých, FN Motol,1. LF UK a IPVZ, Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Jan Betka, DrSc. |
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Summary:
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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