Acute Otitis Media Flashcards
1
Q
Labs and diagnostic tests related to ears
A
- Inspection via otoscope
- Audiometry
- Tympanometry
- Whisper test
- Weber and Rinne test
2
Q
What culture do we do if ear drum ruptures?
A
- Tympanic fluid culutre
3
Q
What are the RF for acute otitis media
A
- Young age
- Short, wide, horizontally placed Eustachian tubes
- Recurrent upper respiratory infections
- Daycare attendance
- Previous ear infections
4
Q
Medication Treatment for ear infection
A
- Antibiotics
- Ear numbing drops
- Tylenol or ibuprofen
5
Q
When are ear numbing drops contraindicated
A
Ear drum ruptured
6
Q
When do ear tubes fall out
A
6-12mo
7
Q
Education about ear tubes
A
- Wear ear plugs to submerge head
8
Q
What do ear tubes do?
A
- Used to treat recurrent/persistent ear infections
9
Q
Describe ear tubes
A
- Enables drainage of middle ear
- Allows air to flow into middle ear and prevent buildup of fluids behind eardrum
10
Q
Ear infection prevention
A
- Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine
- Annual flu vaccine
- No bottle propping
- Avoid smoke exposure
- Cold and illness prevention measures
11
Q
What does tympanometry measure
A
Measures Pressure on both sides of T.M.
