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Acute Epiglottitis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid StressorsDifficult Airway

Pathophysiology

Very rare infection of the upper airway. Inflammation extends to all supraglottic structures, which rapidly progresses to complete airway obstruction. Considered an emergency! Generally found in...

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