Adult epiglottitis. Is there a role for the fiberoptic bronchoscope?
The "cherry red" laryngoscopic appearance of adult epiglottitis, as visualized through a fiberscope, is reproduced. The possible role of the fiberoptic bronchoscope, both as a diagnostic aid and as a means of facilitating endotracheal intubation, in this condition, is discussed.
D020680:Bronchoscopes; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged