HEENT Flashcards
Bacterial conjunctivitis #1 etiology in NEWBORNS
Chlamydia trachomatis
Bacterial conjunctivitis si/sx
- Thick, Purulent, Ropy discharge: “crusted shut”
2. Unilateral
Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment
Infants=Abx ointment
Children=Abx drops
*Tx both eyes
Viral conjunctivitis etiology
Adenovirus
Viral conjunctivitis si/sx’s
- Bilateral
- Injected conjunctiva
- “Gritty sensation”, watery
Allergic conjunctivitis si/sx
- Bilateral
- PRURITIC!
- water, red eyes
- Allergic rhinitis sx’s: coughing, sneezing, atopic dermatitis
Allergic conjunctivitis treatment
Children > 2 years= Olopatadine
Reduce exposure
Define Preseptal/Periorbital cellulitis
infxn ANTERIOR to orbital septum
D/t exogenous source: eyelid abrasion, chalazion, insect bite
What are the two MC pathogen in Periorbital cellulitis
S. aureus
S. progenies
Periorbital cellulitis si/sx’s
- Eyelid swelling, redness, pain
- Mild fever
- Vision & EOMS are NORMAL
Define Orbital cellulitis
infxn POSTERIOR to orbital septum
Children>Adults
What is Orbital cellulitis commonly associated with/complication of?
Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Orbital cellulitis si/sx
- Eyelid swelling, redness, pain
- Fever (high grade)
- PAIN with EOMS, proptosis
- Decreased vision
Orbital cellulitis treatment
Emergent Ophthalmology consult
IV abx: Ceftriaxone, Vancomycin, Unasyn, Clindamycin
+/- surgical drainage
What is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the US?
Kawasaki Disease
Define Kawasaki Disease
Widespread inflammation of medium and small arteries (including coronary arteries)
Who is Kawasaki Disease MC in?
Boys>Girls
Asian Ancestry
Children <5
Kawasaki Disease clinical presentation
CRASH & BURN (Fever >5 days)
- Conjunctivitis (B/L)
- Rash: Starts on perineum, skin peels, spreads
- Adenopathy: Cervical
- Strawberry Tongue
- Hands & Feet involvement: edema, redness
Kawasaki Disease treatment
IVIG (Intravenous immune globulin) + ASA
What must you NOT administer within 11 months of IVIG treatment?
Live Vaccines
Complications of Kawasaki Disease
CV:
- Coronary artery aneurysms: Myocardial ischemia/infarction
- Myocarditis
- Arrhythmias
How do you diagnose a Corneal Abrasion?
Apply Fluorescein stain & eval w/ Wood’s Lamp
When do you refer to ophthalmology for a corneal abrasion?
- Foreign body on exam
2. No decrease in size post abx ointment treatment for 24-48 hrs
What is the MC cause of persistent tearing & eye discharge in infants & children?
Dacryostenosis
Define DacryOstenosis
Nasolacrimal duct Obstruction
Dacryostenosis si/sx’s
- Tearing: Chronic or Intermittent
- NO conjunctival irritation
- Palpable nasolacrimal sac
- +/- discharge
Dacryostenosis treatment
- Lacrimal sac massage
2. Observation
When do you refer to ophthalmology for Dacryostenosis?
Sx’s persist > 6 months
Dacryocystitis etiology
2ry infxn of Dacryostenosis
Upper respiratory tract bacteria:
S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, S. progenes, S. viridian’s, M. catarrhalis, Haemophilus
Dacryocystitis si/sx
Swelling & erythema over nasolacrimal sac
SEVERE Dacryocystitis treatment
Culture
IV abx
Otitis Media 1st line treatment
Amoxicillin 80-90 mg/kg per day x10 days
Who always receives abx treatment in OM?
Up to 2 years
When would you treat OM with abx If > 2
- Appear toxic
- Ear pain >48 hrs
- Fever >102.2
- B/L OM or discharge
- Uncertain access to F/U
Treatment of OM w/ PE tubes w/ drainage
Fluoroquinolone abx drops
+/- corticosteroids
= Ciprofloxacin + dexamethasone (Ciprodex)