What to Do if You Suspect Epiglottitis

by Cathy Parkes May 05, 2019 Updated: December 29, 2021

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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