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Management of Complex Orofacial Infections Flashcards

1
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spread of odontogenic infections may involve:

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  • soft tissue/fascial spaces- more common
  • osseous structures (osteomyelitis)- less common
  • vital structures- orbits, CNS, thoracic cavity
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generally infections follow the path of:

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least resistance

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what is the spread of oro facial infections dictated by

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anatomic location of teeth, position of muscle attachments, bone density

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infective processes can spread by:

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disruption of intervening fascial planes

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what are fascial spaces

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potential spaces between the fascia and underlying organs/tissues

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6
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when do fascial spaces not exist

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in a healthy state

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fascial spaces can distended by:

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fluid or infective process

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infective process can be spread from one area to the adjoining ones by:

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disruption of intervening fascial plane or around perforating blood vessels and nerves

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what are the spaces involved in odontogenic infections

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  • primary maxillary spaces: canine, buccal, infratemporal
  • primary mandibular spaces: submental, buccal, submandibular, sublingual
  • secondary fascial spaces: masseteric, pterygomandibular, superficial and deep temporal, lateral pharyngeal, retropharyngeal, prevertebral
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10
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what are the boundaries of facial space

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  • fascial layers or planes
  • muscles
  • bone
  • skin
  • mucous membranes
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11
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what is considered in determining whether to be treated by dentist or a oral and maxillofacial surgeon

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  • rapidly progressing infection
  • difficulty breathing
  • difficulty swallowing
  • fascial space involvement
  • elevated temperature- greater than 101F
  • trismus (less than 10mm)
  • toxic appearance
  • compromised host defense
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12
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what types of drains are available

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  • penrose drain
  • corrugated drain
  • glove drain
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space infections that can arise from a maxillary odontogenic infection

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  • canine/infraorbital space
  • buccal space
  • infratemporal space
  • temporal space
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infection spreads to the canine/infraorbital space through:

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the root apices of the maxillary teeth usually the canine

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15
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I and D of the canine/infraorbital space achieved through ____ approach

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intra oral

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16
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direct surgical access in I and D of the canine/infraorbital space is achieved via:

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incision in the depth of the maxillary labial vestibule adjacent to the tooth causing the infection

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buccal space infection presents as:

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dome shaped swelling

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where is the buccal space

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between the buccinator muscle and overlying skin and the superficial fascia

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the buccal space may become involved via:

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upper jaw or lower jaw molars

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20
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buccal space I and D is achieved through ___ approach

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intra oral

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21
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temporal space infection I and D achieved through ______ approach

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extra oral

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22
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how are the bacteria in I and D identified

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  • representative specimen collected: aspiration, swab
  • examine specimen
  • aerobic and anaerobic culturettes
  • submit for culture and sensitivity
23
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what is the purpose of gram staining

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  • early dx
  • guides AB therapy
24
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what are the common mandibular space infections

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  • sublingual space
  • submandibular space
  • submental space
  • buccal space
25
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where is the submandibular space

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between the mylohyoid muscle and skin and superficial fascia- primarily 2nd and 3rd molars infect it

26
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what are secondary space infections

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  • masticator (sub masseteric) space
  • pterygomandibular space
  • lateral pharyngeal space
  • retropharyngeal space
27
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what is the common progression of the masticator space

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masticator space -> lateral pharyngeal space -> retropharyngeal space -> danger space -> mediastinitis

28
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what is the common progression of the submandibular space

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submandibular space -> submental space -> contralateral submental space -> sublingual ludwig’s angina ->airway obstruction

29
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what is the common progression of the canine space

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canine space -> infraorbital space -> angular vein -> cavernous sinus thrombosis

30
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what needs to be done in the assessment of a patient with complex oro-facial infections

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  • determine the severity of the infection
  • complete history
  • clinical exam
  • determine the state of the patients host defense
  • advances radiography - CT scan with contrast
31
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what are the danger signs in the clinical exam

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  • trismus
  • inability to palpate inferior border of mandible
  • visual changes
  • malaise with or without fever
  • shortness of breath
  • difficulty in swallowing with secretions
32
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what does trismus indicate

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involvement of muscles of mastication, difficulty airway access

33
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what does the inability to palpate inferior border of mandible indicate

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spread to the submandibular space

34
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what do visual changes indicate

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ocular involvement

35
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what does malaise with or without fever indicate

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advanced disease with systemic response

36
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what does shortness of breath indicate

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airway embarassment

37
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what does difficulty in swallowing with secretions indicate

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oro pharyngeal involvement

38
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what radiographs should be ordered

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  • PA
  • pano
  • plain films
  • CT scan with contrast
39
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how does the CT scan with contrast help

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  • clearly delineates the position and size of the infection process as well as its relationship with the adjacent anatomic structures
  • useful to evaluate any changes to the patients upper airway (due to edema) as it occurs in more advanced infections of the head and neck
40
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what is a rim enhancement used for

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  • around the area of infection whenever a CT scan is used with contrast
41
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what is ordered in the lab analysis and what does it tell us

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CBC with differential - large outpouring of immature granulocytes indicate severe infection

42
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maxillofacial infections are:

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surgical problems

43
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how are complex orofascial infections treated

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  • treat the cause of infection - etiology
  • treat the infection surgically - I and D
  • send the purulent discharge for culture and sensitivity
  • support the patient medically - infectious disease consult
  • choose and prescribe the appropriate antibiotic - culture and sensitivity - IV antibiotics
  • re eval frequently
44
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what are the serious space infections

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  • ludwigs angina
  • cavernous sinus thrombosis
45
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what is ludwigs angina

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  • a fulminating, bilateral sublingual, submndibular, submental and cervical infection or cellulitis displacing the tongue with potential airway obstruction
  • life threatening
46
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what is the etiology of ludwigs angina

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related to PA abscess related to the lower molar teeth

47
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what is the management of ludwigs angina

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  • pt hospitalized immediately
  • CT scan with contrast
  • consultative services- infectious diseases and respiratory therapy
  • blood and tissue culture and sensitivity test specifically for anaerobes
  • IV antibiotic therapy
  • extensive surgical drainage
  • close monitoring- airway
48
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what is cavernous sinus thrombosis

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serious condition that is recognized by the appearance of marked edema and congestion of the eyelids and conjunctiva as a result of impaired venous drainage

49
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cavernous sinus thrombosis starts as:

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unilateral and rapidly becomes bilateral

50
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is ludwigs angina or cavernous sinus thrombosis more common

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ludwigs angina

51
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what is the etiology of cavernous sinus thrombosis

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  • hematogenous spread of infection from the jaw to the cavernous sinus may occur anteriorly via the inferior or superior opthalamic vein or posteriorly via emissary veins from the pterygoid plexus
  • direct extension through the opening of the cranial bones
52
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what are the signs and symptoms of cavernous sinus thrombosis

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  • ocular pain
  • high fluctuating fever, chills and sweating
  • periorbital and conjunctival edema, starting unilaterally and progressing to bilateral as a result of thrombophlebitis
  • pulsating exophathalmos and retinal hemorrhage
  • opthalmoplegia, paralysis, dialted pupils and loss of corneal reflexes
  • other cranial nerve involvement - trigeminal nerve
53
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what is the management of cavernous sinus thrombosis

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  • hospitalization
  • neurosurgical consult
  • intensive AB therapy
  • heparin to prevent extension of thrombosis
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