Epiglotitis - The experience with patients hospitalized in RES FN Motol

Abstract

Acute epiglotitis is a potentially life-threatening disease seen occasionally in otolaryngology emergency services, emergency wards, and GP's offices. Adequate and timely treatment that can include ensuring of respiratory airways may decrease risk of complications and death.

Keywords

• Acute epiglotitis
• Acute respiratory failure
• Airway obstruction
• Early intubation