A 4-year-old child has high fever, drooling, muffled voice and sits leaning forward. What is the priority?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Secure the airway
- Step 1: Suspected epiglottitis needs airway protection and must not be provoked by examination. Answer: Secure the airway. Why not the others: Examine the throat with a spatula, Obtain a lateral neck radiograph first and Give oral antibiotics and send home don't fit.
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