ENT/Resp basics Flashcards
Ambylopia is?
Central vision loss due to bad development
Types of Ambylopia?
Strabismus
Refractory
Deprivation
Ambylopia due to Strabismus attributes?
Misalignment - brain ignores input from bad eye
Ambylopia due to Refractory attributes?
Vision blurry
- Myopic - near-sighted
- Hyperopic - far sighted
Ambylopia due to Deprivation attributes?
Vision obstructed
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Congenital cataracts/glaucoma
- Retinoblastoma (w/ leukocoria)
When is complete ophthalmologic exam is necessary?
Premature birth
Hx cerebral palsy/downs
Poor school performance
Reasons to refer to Ophthalmology?
Any - Nystagmus, Strabismus, Acuity >20/40 either eye after 3yo or 2 line difference on eye chart.
ABNL Red reflex
Torticollis that is unexplained
MC cause of conjunctivitis per timing of onset in neonate?
Day 1-3 - Chemical 2-7 - Staph/Strep, Pseudomonas, E. Coli 3-21 - HSV 4-19 - C. Trachomatis
Types of conjunctivitis?
Neonatal
Infectious
Allergic
Chemical
Dx of HSV neonatal conjunctivitis?
Dendritic lesions on cornea
N. Gono infection Prevention?
Prph silver nitrate
OR
Erythromycin - Tetracycline ointment after birth
TXT of C. Trachomatis conjunctivitis?
(po) Erythromycin x14d
TXT of Gonorrhea conjunctivitis?
Ceftriaxone (IV) or (IM) once and ADMIT
TXT of HSV conjunctivitis?
Acyclovir + refer
TXT of S.A conjunctivitis?
(Top) Abx - Erythromycin or Polysporin
TXT of Pseudomonas conjunctivitis?
(Top) FQ - moxifloxacin or ciprofloxacin
Indications of viral conjunctivitis?
Pre-auricular node
Watery eye unilateral > bilateral
MC organism of viral conjunctivitis?
Adenovirus (Pink eye)
TXT of viral conjunctivitis?
Supportive/hand wash and cool compress
How to distinguish Bacterial from Viral conjunctivitis?
Bacterial - Purulent Discharge - Wipes frequently
TXT of HIB, S. Pneumo, M. Catarrhalis conjunctivitis?
(Top) Abx - Erythromycin, polymyxin, b-trimethoprim
What should be initial TXT of any conjunctivitis?
Gentle massage w/ warm moist washcloth
Polytrim ABX for conjunctivitis is? Form? Rx?
Ophth drops OF - Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim
Erythromycin for conjunctivitis is? Form?
Ointment
(PO erythromycin is used for what type of conjunctivitis?
C. trachomatis
Allergic conjunctivitis presents as?
Bilateral
- Pruritus
- Watery DC
- Cobble-stoning eyelid edema
- Blebs
TXT of allergic conjunctivitis?
(Top) V-con, NSAIDs, AH Blepharitisor (Top) Cromolyn or (PO) AH
How far does erythema/injection extend w/ conjunctivitis?
Stops before limbus
Blepharitis is?
Eyelid margin inflammation due to bacteria or dysfx of seborrhea/Meibomian glans
TXT of Blepharitis is?
Gentle cleanse (Johnson baby shampoo) and warm compress
OR
(Top) Abx - Bacitracin - Erythromycin
MC bacteria causing Blepharitis?
S.A.
Dacrocystitis is classified as?
Acute - complete block
Chronic - Partial blk (dacryostenosis)
Dacrocystitis is usually due to what organism?
S.A or coag = staph
TXT of Acute Dacrocystitis?
(PO) systemic Abx
TXT of Chronic Dacrocystitis?
Warm compress AND (Top) ABx
Complication of Dacrocystitis?
Orbital cellulitis
Hordeolum is?
External (Stye)- infected Zeis glands of eye lash follicle
Internal (Stye)- infected Meibomian gland
- Painful and RED
Hordeolum (Stye) MC organism?
Staph (TTP and RED)
TXT of Hordeolum?
Warm compress freq
NSAIDs
Refer - 1-2w if no resolution
Chalazion is?
Meibomian gland obstruction
- NOT painful or RED
Meibomian gland difference between Hordeolum and Chalazion?
Hordeolum - Internal stye = Infected Meibomian gland
Chalazion - Obstructed Meibomian gland
TXT of Chalazion?
SML - warm compress - SL wk-mo
No resolution or symptomatic - Refer CCS Inj or surgery
What is a serious complication of Sinusitis?
Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is?
Bacteria spreading into orbit through infected sinus wall
Organisms ass/w Orbital cellulitis?
S.A, Strep pneumo, HIB
Which is a true emergency Orbital cellulitis or preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis?
Orbital cellulitis
TXT of Orbital cellulitis?
Admit - Blood cx - CT (surgery) IV Abx - Cefazolin OR Clindamycin OR - Cefuroxime + metronidazole OR - MRSA - Vanc + cefotaxime + clindamycin
RED flags of Orbital cellulitis?
Fever Painful extraocular motion LROM of eyes Exophthalmos Vision changes Chemosis
Complications of Orbital cellulitis?
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Subperiosteal abscess
Vision loss
Preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis MC occurs in what pop?
<3yo
Which cellulitis of eye has pain/exophthalmos?
Orbital cellulitis - NOT preseptal cellulitis