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Stephanie K. Malchak, AEMT-P
Croup
Epiglottitis
RSV
Introduction
• Upper airway obstruction is a common cause of
pediatric emergency department visits,
accounting for approximately 15% of all critically
ill patients.
• Laryngospasm
• Pooled secretions
Treatment of epiglottitis
• DO NOT AGITATE THE CHILD IN ANY WAY
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