First and second line treatments Flashcards
1
Q
Periorbital and orbital cellulitis
A
admission to hospital for IV antibiotics
oral co-amoxiclav is usually prescribed first-line (clindamycin if penicillin-allergic).
2
Q
Gastrointestinal perforation
A
bowel resection often with stoma formation
3
Q
Cardiac arrest:
A
IM adrenaline