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What is a possible differential diagnosis for inpatients with possible supraglottitis?
What is a possible differential diagnosis for inpatients with possible supraglottitis?
- Pulmonary embolism
- Acute tonsillitis (correct)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Viral croup
What should be prepared prior to bringing a patient with possible supraglottitis into the room?
What should be prepared prior to bringing a patient with possible supraglottitis into the room?
- Endotracheal tube
- Nasogastric tube
- Oxygen mask
- Tracheotomy set with appropriate tracheostomy tube sizes (correct)
Which type of antibiotic therapy is typically initiated intraoperatively for patients with supraglottitis?
Which type of antibiotic therapy is typically initiated intraoperatively for patients with supraglottitis?
- Tetracycline
- Macrolide
- Penicillin
- Second- or third-generation cephalosporin (correct)
What is the total recommended treatment duration, including oral regimen, for patients with supraglottitis?
What is the total recommended treatment duration, including oral regimen, for patients with supraglottitis?
What might be observed during direct examination of the larynx in a patient with supraglottitis?
What might be observed during direct examination of the larynx in a patient with supraglottitis?
Which condition is NOT typically part of the differential diagnosis for patients with possible supraglottitis?
Which condition is NOT typically part of the differential diagnosis for patients with possible supraglottitis?
What is the role of a tracheotomy set in managing patients with supraglottitis?
What is the role of a tracheotomy set in managing patients with supraglottitis?
What is a recommended oral regimen duration for patients with supraglottitis post-extubation?
What is a recommended oral regimen duration for patients with supraglottitis post-extubation?
What type of antibiotic is commonly used intraoperatively for supraglottitis patients?
What type of antibiotic is commonly used intraoperatively for supraglottitis patients?
What is an important consideration before bringing a patient with possible supraglottitis into the room?
What is an important consideration before bringing a patient with possible supraglottitis into the room?
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