ENT Flashcards
Define Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Conjunctivitis in the newborn, occurring during first month of life
What is aseptic ophthalmia neonatorum?
- Inflammation
A. 2° to silver nitrate prophylaxis (rarely used)
What causes septic ophthalmia neonatorum?
1. Bacterial infection A. Gonococcal B. Staphylococcal C. Pneumococcal D. Chlamydial (most common) 2. Viral infection A. Herpes
How can ophthalmia neonatorum be prevented?
- Treat maternal infections prior to delivery
- Silver nitrate for GC
A. Not effective against Chlamydia - Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
A. Administered immediately after birth
B. Not effective against Chlamydia
What are the clinical findings for ophthalmia neonatorum?
- Redness & swelling to eyelids / conjunctiva
2. Discharge
What are the complications for ophthalmia neonatorum?
- Chlamydia → delayed-onset pneumonitis
2. Gonococcal infections → blindness & sepsis
What are the sxs for gonococcal conjunctivitis?
Bilateral purulent conjunctivitis w/lid edema
What are the characteristics for gonococcal conjunctivitis?
- Gm (-)
- Most serious
- Usually occurring 24-48 hrs following birth
- If untreated→cornea cloudiness → ulceration → perforation → blindness
Describe chemical conjunctivitis
- Chemical conjunctivitis 2° to silver nitrate sol’t
2. Occurs in 1st day of life, resolves spontaneously w/in 2-4 days
Describe Chlamydial conjunctivitis/other bacteria
- Gm (-)
- Incubation period 5-14 days
- Unilateral or bilateral hyperemia w/watery discharge, may become more copious & purulent
- Most cases are mild & self-limited
Describe Herpetic conjunctivitis
- Presents w/vesicles on the skin
- Can cause keratoconjunctivitis
- Incubation period of ≈ 6-14 days
What gram positive bugs can cause conjunctivitis?
Staph aureus
Strep pneumoniae
Strep viridans
Staph epidermidis
What gram negative bugs can cause conjunctivitis?
- More common in low birth wt & low gestational age
- Milder presentation
- 5-14 day incubation
E. coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Serratia marcescens
Proteus
Enterobacter
Pseudomonas
What are the dx studies for conjunctivitis?
- Conjunctival swab for Gram stain
- Conjunctival swab for polymerase chain reaction assay (PCR) to detect Chlamydia
- Culture for bacteria
- HSV Cx if cornea is involved
- PCR done in cases of possible HSV conjunctivitis
How is GC conjunctivitis treated?
- Admit
A. Risk for 2° infections (pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis) - Tx empirically
A. Erythromycin ophth ointment + ceftriaxone (75-100 mg/kg/d) IM or IV
How is chlamydia conjunctivitis treated?
- Oral erythromycin (50 mg/kg/d in divided doses qid) x 14 days
OR - Oral azithromycin(20mg/kg) qd X 3 days
- Erythromycin ophth ointment may be beneficial as adjunctive Tx
When must a mom be tested to GC?
When baby has dz
Obtain cervicalCx if indicated & Tx appropriately
How is herpetic conjunctivitis treated?
- Acyclovir 60 mg/kg/day IV divided tid x 14 days
2. If HSV keratitis: topical 1% trifluridine drops or 3% vidarabine ointment
How is chemical conjunctivitis treated?
Tx not necessary
Describe bacterial conjunctivitis
- Conjunctivitis that is accompanied by purulent discharge.
2. “ Pink Eye”
What organisms mc cause bacterial conjunctivitis?
- Haemophilus species
- Strep pneumoniae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Staph aureus
How can bact conjunctivitis be prevented?
- Proper hand-washing techniques
2. Contact precautions
What are the sxs of bacterial conjunctivitis?
- Purulent discharge
- Conjunctival injection to one or both eyes
- May be associated w/ URI
How is bacterial conjunctivitis treated?
1. Topical antibiotic ointment/drops if not assoc. w/systemic Illness: A. Erythromycin B. Polymyxin-bacitracin C. SulfacetamidE D. Aminoglycosides E. Fluoroquinolones
What organisms cause viral conjunctivitis?
- Adenovirus
- Enterovirus
- Herpes Simplex
How can viral conjunctivitis be prevented?
- Proper hand-washing techniques
2. Contact precautions
What are the clinical findings for viral conjunctivitis?
- Watery discharge
- Conjunctival injection of one or both eyes
- Vesicular rash involving eyelids or face suggests herpes simplex virus
- “Pink eye”
What are the complications for viral conjunctivitis?
- Usually self-limited
- HSV can result in keratitis, & can affect vision
- Needs ophthalmology referral
What is the treatment for viral conjunctivitis caused by HSV?
- HSV
A. Trifluridine (Viroptic) 1% qtts
B. Ganciclovir (Z9rgan) Ophth 0.15% qtts
C. Oral acyclovir
What is the treatment for viral conjunctivitis caused by adenovirus?
- Supportive
- Contagious 10-14 days from onset, as long as eyes are red & tearing
- Strict hand-washing precautions
What is allergic conjunctivitis mc caused by?
- Most common cause-hay fever (pollens & trees)
2. Release ofhistaminebymast cells → stimulate dilation of blood vessels → irritatenerve endings → ↑ tear secretion
What are the sxs for allergic conjunctivitis?
- Ocularitching
- Eyelid swelling
- Tearing
- Photophobia
- Watery discharge
- FB sensation (pain)