Epiglottitis
- Hemophilus influenza infection
- Rapidly progressive
- Can cause respiratory obstructions
- Dysphagia, dyspnea, inspiratory stridor
- Epiglottis is beefy read, stiff and swollen
- Immediate hospitalization for airway management
- Endotracheal intubation vs tracheostomy
- Ampicillin the drug of choice