Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the presentation of orbital cellulitis?
A
painful eye movements cant distinguish colours pyrexial change in the range of movement proptosis - eye is pushed forward due to pus
2
Q
What may orbital cellulitis lead to?
A
compartment syndrome
press on optic nerve
3
Q
How is orbital cellulitis diagnosed?
A
CT scan - distinguishes between pre septal and orbital
4
Q
What pathogens can cause orbital celluitis?
A
staph strep colidforms H.influenzae anaerobes
5
Q
What is the treatment for orbital cellulitis?
A
broad spectrum antibiotics
monitor
may need pus drainage
6
Q
What is pre septal cellulitis?
A
infection of the skin around the eye
eye functions normally
