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Description
Flowchart by S Pemberton, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by S Pemberton
over 8 years ago
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Flowchart nodes
- URT
- Infection moves into glottic & subglottic areas
- Inflammation + Oedema
- ↓ Lumen size (around cricoid cartilage)
- ↑ Airflow resistance
- ↑ Intrathoracic pressure
- ↑ WoB
- Collapse of Upper Airway
- Loose subglottic membranes = ↑ oedema accumulation
- Hypoxia
- Respiratory Arrest
- Croup
- Mx
- Mild/Moderate
- Severe - ↑ Resp distress -↑Lethargy/Agitation -↓ Stridor/Cough -Cyanosis -SpO2<92% on RA
- - BLS - Rx severe if pt deteriorates
- Adrenaline: Nebulised -5mg (5mL) Rpt 5/60 until improved (no max dose)
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