Exam 3: HEENT Flashcards
What is the etiology of bacterial conjunctivitis?
S. Pneumonia, H. Influenzae, M.Cat
What is the treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?
- erythromycin opthalmic ointment
- Trimethoprim-polymyxin B drops
What is the etiology of Neonatal conjunctivitis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
What type of conjunctivitis occurs in the first 5 to 14 days of life and has watery to mucopurulent to bloody discharge with chemosis and pseudomembrane?
Neonatal conjunctivitis
What is the gold standard for diagnosis of neonatal conjunctivitis?
NAAT- Nucleic Acid Amplification test
What is the treatment for neonatal conjunctivitis?
- Oral erythromycin 50mg/kg per day divided in 4 doses for 14 days (based on positive diagnostic test)
- Topical therapy is NOT effective
What is the etiology of hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What type of conjunctivitis occurs 2-5 days after birth, is rapidly progressive, has profuse and purulent discharge, and marked chemosis?
Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis
What are the complications of hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis?
- *SEVERE AND SIGHT THREATENING
- may have keratitis and perforation
What is the treatment for hyperacute bacteria conjunctivitis?
- immediate ophthalmologist referral
- Hospitalization
What are contact lens wearers at bigger risk for?
Pseudomonas keratitis
What causes a foreign body sensation, blepharospasm, and corneal opacity?
Keratitis
What is the etiology of viral conjunctivitis?
Adenovirus
What type of conjunctivitis causes a burning, gritty sensation in the eye, watery and stringy discharge, and tender preauricular nodes?
Viral conjunctivitis
What is the management of viral conjunctivitis?
Symptomatic relief, warm/cool compresses, topical antihistamines, lubricant eye drops
What type of conjunctivitis causes bilateral injection, edema, and watery stringy discharge with ocular pruritis?
Allergic conjunctivitis
How is allergic conjunctivitis treated?
-topical vasoconstrictor + antihistamine for 2 weeks
(OTC Naphcon A, Visine A >6yrs old)
-antihistamine with mast-cell stabilizing properties (>3yrs old)
-DO NOT Prescribe topical glucocorticoids- ophthalmologist only
What is Kawasaki disease?
A mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome that causes small and medium sized vasculitis
What is the clinical presentation of Kawasaki disease?
CRASH
C-Conjunctivitis R-Rash (morbilliform) A-Adenopathy S-Strawberry tongue H- Hands are red, swollen, with subsequent desquamation
When should Kawasaki disease be considered?
In children with prolonged unexplained fever for more than 5 days
What are the complications of Kawasaki disease?
High risk of cardiovascular problems (coronary aneurisms, carditis, tachycardia, gallops, and muffled heart tones)
What is the treatment of Kawasaki disease?
- Infectious disease and cardiology consult.
- IVIG (provides extra antibodies and reduces the prevalence of carotid artery aneurisms)
- high dose aspirin
- Delay vaccines
What is dacryostenosis?
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction that results in chronic, intermittent tearing, mucous discharge, lash debris, and mild lower eyelid redness.
What is the etiology of dacryostenosis?
Congenital
What is the treatment for dacryostenosis?
- Most resolve spontaneously by 6mo, but lacrimal sac massage is first line treatment
- Ophthamology referral
- Surgical probe
What is dacryocystitis?
Inflammation or infection of the lacrimal sac, often a complication of dacryostenosis
What is the etiology of dacryocystitis?
S. Epidermis and S. Aureus
What is the management of dacryocystitis?
-cultures
-prompt empiric treatment for 7-10 days
Mild: oral Clindamycin
Severe: IV vancomycin and 3rd generation cephalosporin
-ophthalmology referral
What is the etiology of AOM?
S. Pneumoniae, H. Flu, or M catarrhalis
A child presents with otalgia, fever, irritability, vomiting, and diarrhea. On exam, the child has a bulging TM with distorted landmarks, erythematous TM, and ottorrhea. What do you suspect?
Acute otitis media
What are the complications of AOM?
Perforation, hearing loss, cholesteatoma, facial nerve palsy, and mastoiditis
What must be present in order for AOM to be diagnosed?
1) bulging TM or other signs of inflammation (distinct erythema of TM, otalgia, and fever)
AND
2) Middle ear effusion (TM opacity, air fluid level, otorrhea)
What is the management of AOM?
- Pain meds (Childrens acetaminophen/ibuprofen)
- Abx (first line Amoxicillin 90mg/kg, second line augmentin)
- 48-72 hr follow up
What antibiotics are recommended for AOM?
1) High dose amoxicillin 90 mg/kg/day divided q 12 hours (unless then have had recent B-lactams, recent AOM, or purulent conjunctivitis)
2) If any of the criteria from one, give Augmentin
3) If penicillin allergy, give Cefdinir, azithromycin, or Clindamycin
What prophylactic medications should be given during the winter months to someone with recurrent AOM?
And if that doesn’t work?
-Amoxicillin 40mg/kg/day OR Sulfisoxazole 50mg/kg/day
If those dont work, Myringotomy and tympanostomy tubes
Patient presents with amber (or gray/blue), cloudy, opaque, and retracted TM with positive air-fluid levels, decreased TM mobility, and hearing loss. What do you suspect?
Otitis media with effusion
What is the management of otitis media with effusion?
- Symptomatic care
- Observation
What is the etiology Otitis Externa (swimmers ear)?
P. Aeruginosa
S. Aureus
S epidermis
A patient presents with otalgia, pruritis, discharge, hearing loss, tragus tenderness, and erythema/edema to the ear canal. What do you suspect?
Otitis externa
What is the management of otitis externa?
- Thoroughly clean ear canal
- Treat inflammation and infection (Floxin Otic solution, cortisporin otic suspension, ciprodex)
- ear wick PRN
What education should be given to someone with otitis externa?
Avoid swimming and water exposure, dont put anything in ear, and no occlusive ear devices