Ear Flashcards
1
Q
suspected AOM treatment 1st line
A
PO paracetamol or PO ibuprofen
2
Q
Suspected acute otitis externa treatment in children
A
Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone ear drops BD for one week
3
Q
suspected AOM recommended dose of ibuprofen for children
A
5-10 mg / kg / day
4
Q
AOM max daily dose of ibuprofen per kg in children
A
40 mg
5
Q
ibuprofen how often
A
6 hrly
6
Q
paracetamol how often
A
4 hrly
7
Q
AOM recommended choice delayed antibiotic
A
PO amoxicillin
8
Q
Suspected acute otitis externa treatment in adults
A
Ciprofloxacin / Dexamethasone ear drops BD for 1 week
9
Q
Suspected acute otitis externa treatment in children
A
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen
10
Q
AOM in a 1 month old immediate Atbx or not
A
Yes
11
Q
Why immediate Atbx for AOM in infant?
A
Low immune system
