Exam 2 sweep 1 Flashcards
Most important priority in odontogenic infections
remove source of infection
Aerobic in —% of odontogenic infections
25
2 stage progression for
odontogenic infections
- initiation by aerobic bacteria
- second stage by anaerobic bacteria
In —– stage, abscess becomes walled off
second
Odontogenic infection - natural course
Cellulitis, abscess, fistula
Abscess is
primarily anaerobes, pus filled cavity
Bone thickness, muscle attachment, root angulation are all determinants of
spread
Max infection spread -
thin labial bone, thick palatal bone, roots of anterior teeth generally below muscles, roots of posterior teeth above muscles
Mand infection spread determined by
thin labial bone, thin lingual bone, mylohyoid attachment
Ludwig’s angina linked to
bilateral submandibular, sublingual, submental cellulitis
Trismus in pterygomandibular space - Direct spread from
submandibular or sublingual infection
Needle track infection
Lateral pharyngeal space
Vascular necrosis and hemorrhage
Erosion into oral cavity with aspiration of pus
Direct airway impingement
Spread to superior mediastinum
Spread into Danger Space with access to inferior mediastinum
With invasion into —– or ——, admission is needed
secondary space or neck space
Trismus under —– consider referral/admission
Trismus under —– admit
15 mm,
10mm
Temperature
—– indicates systemic involvement
Oral temperature not accurate
> 101
Malaise —-
how is the patient coping with infection
—– not a good measure of severity of odontogenic infection
WBC
-Elevated early and remains high throughout treatment
Criteria for Referral/Admission
Rapid onset not responsive to appropriate treatment
Poor compliance
Severe indurated swelling Secondary space involvement Trismus <15mm
Temperature >101
Airway concerns Compromised host defense
Principles of Incision and Drainage
Aspirate through sterile prep skin Incise dependant area
Incise healthy tissue
Explore entire space
Explore adjacent spaces Drain all spaces
PCN severe allergy - use
Clindamycin, 300mg q8h x 7 days
Clarithromycin, 500mg q12h x 7days
PCN mild allergy - use
Cephalexin, 500mg q6h x 7 days
Cephadroxil, 500mg q12h x 7 days May also add Metronidazole to these
Moderate infection - use
PCN VK, 500mg q6h plus Metronidazole, 500 mg q 8h
Mild infection - use
PCN VK, 500mg q6h x 7 days
SBE -
Extraction produces bacteremia
Agglutinating antibodies bind bacteria
Clumped AB/bacteria complex circulates
Infect sterile thrombus on diseased tissue or prosthetic material Infection
Who now requires prophylaxis w/antibiotics
Prosthetic cardiac valve
Previous infective endocarditis
Cardiac transplant patients with valve defects Specific At Risk Congenital Heart Disease
13% of all SBE due to
dental work
Endocarditis
Bacteremia 15 minutes or less Few species cause
May occur even with prophylaxis No human trials
High dose of cidal drug is needed
Standard prophy
Amoxicillin 2gm (50mg/kg) po 1 hour pre
Parenteral
Ampicillin 1gm (50mg/kg) IV or IM 30 minutes pre-op
With non-coronary vascular grafts Prophylaxis for
6 months