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Tracheitis

Alternative Names: Bacterial tracheitis; Acute bacterial tracheitis Treatment: The child often needs to have an airway or breathing tube placed (endotracheal tube). Antibiotics are given through a vein, usually a type of penicillin or one of the cephalosporins. Oxygen is usually given, and the blood gases are monitored to be sure that the child is breathing adequately. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below Full recovery is expected if the patient can be brought to a medical facility in time. Complications: airway obstruction with cardiorespiratory arrest and possibly death -- the breathing stops, then the heartbeat stops toxic shock syndrome (only if the organism is Staphylococcus) Calling your health care provider: Go to the emergency room if your child has had a recent upper respiratory infection and suddenly develops a high fever, worsening cough, and breathing difficulty. This is a true emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

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