ENT Flashcards
Cerumen impaction 3 recommended therapeutic options
Cerumenolytics, Irrigation, and Manual removal by clinician
How are cerumenolytics used
- Avoid if TM damage
- Do not exceed 3-5 days
- can cause Allergic rx, Otitis externa, earache, Transient HL Dizziness
How is irrigation used
Warm water/saline 1:10 hydrogen peroxide
Tip of syringe should not pass lateral 1/3
Post and upward, follow w/ water and 2% acetic acid or boric acid
Foreign bodies
No irrigation for organic material
Immobilize insects w 2% Lidocaine
(kills insect and anesthetizes skin
Otitis Externa Main organisms that cause infx
P Aeruginosa and Staphylococcus Aureus MC
Mild AOE Tx
Drying Agent 50/50 mixture Isopropyl Alcohol/ Vinegar
2% acetic acid (Vosol) 5 gtts in canal TID-QID
P Aeruginosa and Staphylococcus Aureus readily grow in what pH
6.5-7.5
Moderate AOE Tx
Polymixin B/Hydrocortisone
(Potent sensitizer: Neomycin) for Pruritis erythema edema
Amynoglycosides: (Gentamycin)Ototoxic
Quinolones: Ofloxacin 10 gtts X1 daily X 7 days
Cellulitis, diabetes Immunodeficiency, Severe AOE, significant edema inhibiting application TX
Combo Ototopical and Systemic PO (No water sports X 10 days)
Cipro 500mg PO BID X 7 days P. aero and S. Aureus
Severe bacterial infection of External Auditory Canal EAC; MC Diabetics and Immunocompromised
Necrotizing Otitis Externa (Malignant Otitis externa)
MC cause of Necrotizing Otitis Externa?
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
MC cause of Necrotizing Otitis Externa MC S/S?
Deep otalgia, EAC Granulation, Foul otorrhea, CN Palsies
What cranial nerve palsies does Necrotizing Otitis Externa affect?
VI, VII, IX, X, XI, XII
Necrotizing Otitis Externa TX?
I.V Cipro X several months
Pedunculated bony EAC lesion, benign osseus neoplasms attached to Tympanosquamous/mastoid suture line
Osteoma
Multiple EAC lesion, firm , bony, broad-based lesion
composed of lamellar bone reactive bone formation
Exostoses (Surfer’s ear)
MC neoplasm of ear canal
SCC TX resection 5 year mortality
MC cause of this is Viral URIs and allergies.
Acid reflux, Pregnancy 3rd Trimester, Down’s, Turners Adenoids and Cleft palate
Dilatory ETD
MC Cause of this is Neuro muscular disorders, High estrogen, OCPs prostate cancer, Scarring weight loss > 6lbs
Patulous ETD
Dilatory ETD Tx
URI, Allergic rhinitis- Decongestant/Antihistamine
GERD- PPI 2nd smoke cessation
Patulous ETD TX
Reassure, hydrate and NS spray, Sx, TM tubes
Prolonged ETD with Neg. middle pressure causes this
Serous Otitis Media
Serous Otitis Media s/s
Middle ear fluid presence without Acute S/S of illness or inflammation
CHL, Aural fullness reduce TM mobility, bubbles
Tympanometry Best dx
Suspect nasopharyngeal carcinoma when
Adult persistent unilateral Serous Otitis Media
Serous Otitis Media Tx?
Observation X 3 months if HL is mild; frequent Valsalva may be effective meds if indicated
PET if measures fail
Indications for PE Tubes
Severe or recurrent AOM
- HL> 30 db -Chronic retraction ETD
- Autophony (Patulous) (Stay 6-18 mths)
AOM Risk Factors
Pacifiers, bottle feeding, Day care, 2nd hand smoke
AOM Dx?
Erythema, decreased TM mobility, bulging, TM w/o landmarks, Bullae
Most common organisms cause AOM
Catarrhalis, H. Influenza, Pyogenes, “#1 S. Pneumoniae”
AOM Tx patient
<2 yo
>102.2 fever
No improvement in 48-72 hrs
AOM Tx 1st line?
1st Line Amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg/day xx10 days
AOM Tx 2nd Line
Amox-clavunate 20-40 mg/kg/day X 10 days
AOM PCN Allergy
Cefdinir 300mg BID, Ceftriaxone 2G IM
Erythromycin + sulfanomide X 10 days
Amoxicillin, Ampiccillin or PCN rash =
MONO
AOM at 2 weeks ______ Pts will have fluid in their ears
50%
AOM at 10 weeks ______ Pts will have fluid in their ears
10%
Recurrent otitis media = TX PE Tubes
> = 3 distinct episodes in 6 months
> =4 distinct episodes in 12 months
Chronic Otitis Media essential dx
Chronic Otorrhea w/ Otalgia (Hallmark; Purulent DC)
TM perforation w/ CHL
Amenable Sx correction
AOM becomes COM in
2 weeks- 3 months
COM organisms
P. Aeruginosa, S. Aureus, Proteus
COM Tx?
Topical Ofloxacin/ Cipro w Dexamethasone
Cipro PO 500 mg BID X 1-6 weeks
SX repair / Mastoidectomy
COM complications
Cholesteatoma -TM perforation
Mastoiditis - Facial Paralysis
CNS infx
Most TM heal spontaneously when
< 25% surface
Persist > 6 weeks= ENT
3 layers of the TM
Squamous
Collagen Fibrous- Stops growing = Chronic TM perf.
Cuboidal Layer
D/O due to Prolonged ETD w negative middle ear pressure draws the upper flaccid portion inwards of TM
Erosion of inner ear can occur involves CN VIII
Cholesteatoma (Pars Flaccida)
Mastoiditis TX
IV ABX Cefazolin (0.5-1.5 G ever 6-8 hrs
MC S. Pneumoniae, H Influenza S. Pyogenes
Petrositis Triad (Gradenigo Syndrome)
Retro orbital pain
AOM
Abducens Paresis (CN-VI)
Ear Barotrauma prevention meds
Pseudoephedrine 60-120 mg several hrs prior to descent
Oxymetazoline (Afrin) 1 hrs prior to descent
Chew gum, Valsalva, swallow
Barotrauma referral to ENT when
Severe otalgia, HL, VErtigo, persistent > 4-5 days or blast injury
TM Perf TX if
(+) Infx Signs
(+) HL
Otherwise f/u in 2-3 mths
Pulsatile Tinnitus + CHL =
Middle ear neoplasia + MRI