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The Cormack-Lehane Views - These views are important when you actually attempt laryngoscopy or intubation of
the vocal cords, epiglottis ... arytenoids and epiglottis ... only visualize epiglottis ... #Diagnosis #EM #
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
elevate larynx), epiglottis ... #Differential #EM
Epiglottitis (Thumb Sign) vs Normal Epiglottis comparison on Lateral Neck X-Ray

#Epiglottitis #ThumbSign #comparison #normal #Epiglottis #comparison
Epiglottitis (Thumb ... Sign) vs Normal Epiglottis ... Neck X-Ray #Epiglottitis ... comparison #normal #Epiglottis
The thumb sign in epiglottitis is a manifestation of an oedematous and enlarged epiglottis which is
thumb sign in epiglottitis ... oedematous and enlarged epiglottis ... acute infectious epiglottitis ... #thumb #sign #epiglottitis ... #epiglottis #xray
Epiglottitis - Swollen inflamed epiglottis 
Clinical (Rapid onset) 
 • Fever 
 • Sore throat
Epiglottitis - Swollen ... inflamed epiglottis ... catarrhalis #Epiglottitis
The child with stridor - Assessment and Differential
 - Croup 
 - Epiglottitis: 
 - Bacterial
Differential - Croup - Epiglottitis
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
vocal cords) • Epiglottis
Cardiac POCUS.  #diagnosis #em #cardiology #pocus
#diagnosis #em #
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
abscess • Acute epiglottitis ... Inspiratory Stridor: • Epiglottitis
EKG Pocketcard 2 #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Cardiology #Medstudent #EKG #Pocketcard
2 #Diagnosis #EM