Infections and edema

Anesthesiol Clin. 2015 Jun;33(2):329-46. doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2015.02.005.

Abstract

Infectious and inflammatory conditions of the head and neck may present with impaired airways. An understanding of the pathophysiology will allow for accurate diagnosis and prompt intervention. Preintervention discussion and planning by members of the airway team are crucial in developing a primary and backup plans for safely securing the airway.

Keywords: ACE inhibitor angioedema; Allergic angioedema; Deep neck infection; Hereditary angioedema; Ludwig angina; Peritonsillar abscess; Retropharyngeal abscess; Supraglottitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioedema / complications
  • Angioedema / diagnosis*
  • Angioedema / therapy*
  • Bacterial Infections / complications
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / therapy*
  • Edema / complications
  • Edema / diagnosis
  • Edema / therapy
  • Humans
  • Ludwig's Angina / complications
  • Ludwig's Angina / diagnosis
  • Ludwig's Angina / therapy
  • Peritonsillar Abscess / complications
  • Peritonsillar Abscess / diagnosis
  • Peritonsillar Abscess / therapy
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / complications
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / diagnosis*
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / therapy*
  • Retropharyngeal Abscess / complications
  • Retropharyngeal Abscess / diagnosis
  • Retropharyngeal Abscess / therapy
  • Supraglottitis / complications
  • Supraglottitis / diagnosis
  • Supraglottitis / therapy