title: Supraglottitis: the need of a standardized protocol.
abstract: Supraglottitis is an acute airway emergency requiring prompt medical intervention. Ten cases of epiglottitis treated at San Pablo Hospital are reviewed retrospectively. The controversies regarding this diagnosis are discussed. Due to a wide range of opinions concerning the proper management and treatment of epiglottitis, and the need of a standardized protocol, a simple and flexible protocol to be used by all physicians is proposed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Practice, San Pablo Hospital Medical Center, Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Mir-Franqui
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Juarbe-Santos
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Mayol
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011647:Puerto Rico; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D014140:Tracheotomy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents