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. 1983 Apr;93(4):489-93.
doi: 10.1002/lary.1983.93.4.489.

Acute epiglottitis: current management

M D Schloss, J A Gold, J K Rosales, J D Baxter

Acute epiglottitis: current management

M D Schloss et al. Laryngoscope. 1983 Apr.

Abstract

Two hundred and sixty-one cases of acute epiglottitis treated at the Montreal Children's Hospital between 1951 and 1980 are reviewed. Clinical features of the disease are described. Treatment protocol at a major children's hospital is presented. Statistics related to age, season and sex are analyzed. The authors compare nasotracheal intubation and tracheostomy as primary treatment. Bacteriology and antibiotic treatment are updated.

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