SAQ 632 – Anaesthetics – adult epiglottitis and stridor

Marked out of 12.00

A 64-year-old woman presents with fever, sore throat, and soft stridor. She looks unwell. You are concerned she may have epiglottitis. Her vital signs are shown below.

Observation Result
Temperature 39.5 degrees C
HR 120 bpm
BP 108/70 mmHg
RR 28 /min
O2 saturation 95% room air

List four (4) other likely infectious causes of stridor in this patient.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

List four (4) organisms most likely to cause adult epiglottitis.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

State four (4) immediate management priorities.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%