Intro To Emergency Med Flashcards
___ cellulitis is posterior to orbital septum
orbital
___cellulitis is infection anterior to orbital septum
preseptal cellulitis
___cellulitis can lead to vision loss
orbital cellulitis
Bartholin gland cysts are located typically at __ and ___
4 and 8 oclock in relation to the vagina
do you pack when draining Bartholin gland cyst?
no insert a Ward cather into the cyst, inflate so continues to drain and set up f/u with OBGYN
2 examples slit lamp used for
corneal ulcer, abrasion, foreign body etc
what occupations at risk for periunicular abcess
hair dressers, dishwashers etc..
what is a FAST US?
focused abdominal sonogram for trauma
For pregnant women who need a FAST US what methods are appropriate and when?
Transvaginal up to 10-12 weeks pregnant
Transabdominal post 10-12 wks pregnant
how to treat a periunicular abcess
Digital block to numb who finger (NOT LIDOCAINE), wait 20 min then I and D
when would you send a pt home with abx? post I and D?
if worried about a MRSA infection OR if they have a hx of abcesses, or kids wrestles a lot etc and staph infection is possibility
for an abcess where do you numb?
in a diamond shape fashion around the abcess
if a pilodinal cyst is not ripe for I and D (not flucturant) what can pt do?
home remedy: sitz bath to lower tension
10 diagnostics test for abdominal cc that you can do
CBC, CMP/BMP/LFT, Lipase, PT/PTT/INR, Preg test, UA, pelvic culture, CXR, US, CT abdomen and pelvis
what if pt is complaining of abdominal pain but has normal labs and imaging?
PO challenge.. if can hodl down food then just send home with N/V and pain meds
