Epiglottitis Tripod
Sept. 16, 2024
Tripod Position Assumed By Child With Epiglottitis Epiglottitis - Knowledge @ AMBOSS IPASS Processing - Can you identify this classic posture assumed by the child suffering from epiglottitis? 🚨 It's called Tripod position- Sitting upright, leaning forward, open-mouthed, neck and chin extended, and finally MSH AS on X: "DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES (CONT'D) *Epiglottitis is a medical emergency. Patients would adopt the sniffing or tripod position, appear toxic and direct observation would show a swollen, cherry red epiglottis. | Epiglottitis Tripod
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