Orbital Cellulitis Flashcards

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Management of Orbital Cellulitis

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Patients with orbital cellulitis require admission to hospital for IV antibiotics due to the risk of cavernous sinus thrombosis and intracranial spread

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Signs of Orbital Cellulitis?

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periorbital oedema, erythema, and drainage that is worsening in the eye. Mild proptosis is seen on examination.

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