otitis externa Flashcards
1
Q
otitis externa causes
A
bacteria
fungal - if had topical antibiotics before
eczema
seborrheic dermatitis
contact dermatitis
2
Q
bacteria in otitis externa
A
pseudomonas aeruginosa - gram neg rod
staph aureus
3
Q
presentation of otitis externa
A
ear pain
discharge
itch
conductive hearing loss if blockage
4
Q
exam of otitis externa
A
erythema
tenderness
pus
5
Q
management of otitis externa
A
acetic acid 2% OTC
otomize - make sure no perforation
6
Q
malignant otitis externa
A
spread to bones and skull
osteomyelitis - temporal bone
grandulation tissue between cartilage and bone
hospital
IV antibiotics
CT or MRI
