L3 Unwell Infant Child V8 November 2022 (1)-pages-7.pdf

Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Epiglottitis An acute inflammation of the epiglottis, potentially fatal Causes: Bacterial infection or injury Very rare now due to HIB vaccine Signs/Symptoms: Fever Unwell/ distressed/irritab...

Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Epiglottitis An acute inflammation of the epiglottis, potentially fatal Causes: Bacterial infection or injury Very rare now due to HIB vaccine Signs/Symptoms: Fever Unwell/ distressed/irritable Stridor Difficult and painful to swallow Sitting up/ drooling/ chin forwards ©Department of Clinical Education & Standards  Unwell Infant and Child - Component 10 Management of Epiglottitis Same as croup plus: NEVER place anything in the child’s mouth Priority call to hospital Remember: Upper airway compromise can be made worse by any procedure that may distress the child ©Department of Clinical Education & Standards