epiglottis
021 – Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis. Notice the intense edema that rounds the epiglottis and forms an acute angle in his pharyngeal face that remembers the epiglottis in “omega”.
005 – The Larynx
View of the larynx. The bronchoscope has been located in the midline, raising the free edge of the epiglottis and remains supported on its pharyngeal side. The vocal cords are in abduction. The first tracheal ring can be visualized through the glottic cleft.
001 – Edge of Epiglotis
After the uvula, the free edge of the epiglottis is the second point of reference for a bronchoscopist during orotracheal intubation.