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Orbital Cellulitis Flashcards

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What organisms commonly cause orbital cellulitis (3)

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus pyogenes

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Symptoms of orbital cellulitis (4)

A

Fever and malaise

Orbital pain

Visual loss

Diplopia (double vision)

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Signs of orbital cellulitis (5)

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Unilateral peri-orbital oedema

Proptosis (protrusion of eyeball)

Painful opthalmoplegia (weakness of eye muscles)

Decreased visual acuity

RAPD

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Investigations for orbital cellulitis (2)

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CT brain

CT orbit

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Management of orbital cellulitis (3)

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IV antibiotics (flucloxacillin or ceftriaxone)

Monitor optic nerve function 3-4 times daily

Surgical drainage if abscess

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