Take Home Points Look for the red flags – fever, drooling, neck stiffness, toxic ingestion, uvula deviation, voice changes Steroids help with swelling Obtain CT soft tissue neck for concerning presentations Don’t be a cowboy/cowgirl – get consultants involved early – ENT/Anes/OMFS Make sure you repeat vital signs prior to discharge – if patient remains ... Read more
Take Home Points Look for the red flags – fever, drooling, neck stiffness, toxic ingestion, uvula deviation, voice changes Steroids help with swelling Obtain CT soft tissue neck for concerning presentations Don’t be a cowboy/cowgirl – get consultants involved early – ENT/Anes/OMFS Make sure you repeat vital signs prior to discharge – if patient remains ... Read more