ACUTE EPIGLOTTITIS

Authors

  • SHAFAQ AHMED CMH Rawalpindi.
  • MAHMOOD AHMED CMH Nowshera.
  • ETIZAZ HADIER KAZMI MH Rawalpindi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2005.12.03.5135

Keywords:

Acute Epiglottitis, Upper Airway Obstruction, Intubation, ICU Management

Abstract

A case of acute epiglottitis is presented here. The patient was in severe respiratory distress. He was
intubated and managed in general ICU. He made good recovery. ICU management and special consideration of this
disease are discussed.

Author Biographies

SHAFAQ AHMED, CMH Rawalpindi.

Classified Anaesthetist

MAHMOOD AHMED, CMH Nowshera.

Classified Anaesthetist

ETIZAZ HADIER KAZMI, MH Rawalpindi

Classified Anaesthetist

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Published

2005-09-08

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 03 (2005): Vol 12 No 03

Section

Articles