J05.1Dagger codeAsterisk code
Acute epiglottitis
Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
Cited in 3 documents
- GuidelinesCroup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) in ChildrenStridor (Upper Airways Obstruction)
- GuidelinesEpiglottitisDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: J05.1 DESCRIPTION Life-threatening upper airway obstruction at the level of the supraglottic structures (epiglottis and arytenoids). The condition is rare since H. influenzae Type b vaccination has been introduced. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Acute onset, high fever, sore throat, dysphagia,
- GuidelinesEpiglottitisStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition