Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question
Which maxillofacial infection is characterized by a rapidly spreading cellulitis that can compromise the airway and necessitate emergency intervention?
Ludwig's angina is characterized by rapidly spreading cellulitis in the floor of the mouth, which can lead to airway obstruction and thus it is a medical emergency. Other infections listed do not typically present with the same rapid and widespread cellulitic process, which can compromise the airway.
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Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies
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