Mastoiditis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes it?
A
When suppurative infection spreads from the middle ear to the mastoid ear cells
2
Q
What organisms cause it? (2)
A
Usually Strep Pneumoniae or Haemophilus Influenzae
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms (7)
A
Sepsis signs, unwell patient, inflammed mastoid process, tender post-auricular area, bulging, non-draining mass, fever
4
Q
What is the treatment? (2)
A
IV Antibiotics usually Cefotaxime, Surgical drainage/cortical mastoidectomy
5
Q
What are the complications?
A
Sub-periosteal drainage,
