HEENT Flashcards
Epistaxis
Nose bleed
Lean forward
Trismus
Prolonged spasm of John muscles caused by trauma or tetanus infection, a.k.a. lockjaw
Epiglottitis
Inflammtion causing Edema in airway obstruction common and 2 to 6 year olds has rapid onset. Kossick sign is drooling, becoming more common in adults.
Virus
Retropharayngenal abscess
Has the same signs and symptoms as epiglottis, but with gradual onset common after age 6
Peritonsillar abscess
Rapid onset, same signs and symptoms of epiglottis common after age 9
Tracheostomies
Surgical openings into the Trachea, requires frequent suction
Nasal flaring
Indication of increased work of breathing, especially in peds
Vertigo
Sensation of spinning that occurs, when there is inflammation of the semi circular ear, canals, often causing a loss of balance
Otitis externa
Inflammation of the external canal caused by allergies, bacteria, virus, or trauma. It has the most common in hot and humid areas. Ear
Otitis media
Inflammation of the middle of the ear, common in children, caused by bacteria, sneaking up the Estacion tube, usually affecting only one ear
Avulsed Eye
Traumatic explosion of the eyeball from the orbit
Ocular penetration
Foreign object implanted into eyeball
Intraocular pressure
Aquarius humour is projected and filtered in the anterior cavity. Normal pressure helps maintain the eye shape.
Glaucoma
If the above filters become clogged pressure builds up, gradually, causing the lost of peripheral vision
Corneal injuries
Loss of the Corina tissue outer most layer, common scratching of the eye surface
