Otitis Externa Flashcards
1
Q
otitis externa
A
infection of the outer ear
2
Q
causes
A
swimming
infection
contact dermatitis
3
Q
infection causes
A
staph aurea
pseudomonas aeruginosa
4
Q
signs
A
discharge
pain
itchy
inflammation
5
Q
management
A
mild-moderate:
topical antibiotic +/- steroid
6
Q
malignant otitis externa
A
infection in immunocompromised patients
e.g diabetes
7
Q
management of malignant otitis externa
A
urgent referral to ENT
IV antibiotics
8
Q
what should be given if the 1st line isn’t working or the infection is spreading
A
oral flucoxacillin
9
Q
what do you do if otitis externally isn’t responding to abx
A
refer to ENT
