L31 Facial cellulitis Flashcards
Compensated vs uncompensated
Compensated: heart pumps harder, high pulse
Uncompensated: heart cant keep up, go into shock
What are the two most significant areas of swelling
Peri orbital
Submandibular
early symptoms of pulpitis
Lowered threshold and Prolonged response to cold
Irreversible status
Onset of spontaneous pain
Where are bacteria most numerous in periapical lesions
Most numerous in root canal
Low levels periapical tissues
What is the consistency of cellulitis upon palpation
Hard and even
Which bacteria most frequently associated with odontogenic facial cellulits
Alpha hemolytic streptococci
Penicillins w/ b-lacamase inhibitor
Augmentin
unasyn
What can be added to penicillin to cover anaerobes
metronidazole
Ludwigs angina
Infection/swelling of floor of mouth, difficulty breathing
Orbital cellulitis is most common in
children
