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    What to Do if You Suspect Epiglottitis

    by Cathy Parkes May 05, 2019

    What to Do if You Suspect Epiglottitis

    If you suspect that a patient has epiglottitis, DO NOT take a throat culture or place a tongue blade in the patient's mouth!

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