increased AP diameter with increased retrosternal airspace (lateral x-ray)possible linear atelectasis, infiltrates Acute infectious bronchiolitis (Tx) Mainly supportive: high humidity w oxygen, fluids, brochodilators if significant bronchospasm & wheezing present or asthma not ruled out. Antibiotics ...
1.Lateral soft tissue X-ray of neck may show swollen epiglottis (thumb sign) . 颈外侧软组织X光片可见会厌肿胀(拇指征)。 「日常生活医学科普」 2.It is an acute inflammatory condition confined to supraglottic structures which include epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds and arytenoids. 急性会厌炎是一...
Direct fiberoptic laryngoscopy should be done instead in order to actually visualize the swollen epiglottis, to obtain culture, and to ease the insertion of an endotracheal tube. Picture 7:Lateral neck radiology shows the “thumbprint sign” in the swollen epiglottis of an adult. Image Source: Ha...