Orbital cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
Orbital cellulitis
A
unilateral proptosis
decreased extra ocular motility
acute painful loss of vision and fever
Rx
- IV broad spectrum AB immediately
- Lab tests FBC, diff and blood culture x 2
- check 4-6 hourly
- surgery - canthotomy
- analgesia
The ability to perform a lateral canthotomy and cantholysis is an essential skill for every ophthalmologist and emergency room physician. It can be a vision-saving technique in the setting of decreased perfusion to the optic nerve or globe as a result of increased orbital pressure
