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…other cardinal symptoms and the severity of the illness. 7. Start NIV without undue delay in persistent hypercapnic respiratory acidosis, if invasive ventilation is not…

…then 100 mg × 1 5–7 days Epiglottitis and other severe upper airway infection cefotaxime 1–2 g × 3 IV Depends on the diagnosis Always…

…Observational data do not show that prophylactic intubation reduces aspiration or mortality. It has on the contrary been associated with more pneumonia and a longer…

…can radiate to the neck, shoulders, and arms, sometimes following the trapezius ridge [2]. Distinguishing Features: Recognition may be aided by the pain not being…