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Otitis Externa Flashcards

1
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How does otitis externa present?

A

Watery discharge
Itching
Pain and tragal tenderness

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What can cause otitis externa?

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Moisture, e.g. swimming
Trauma. e.g. fingernails
Absence of wac
Hearing aid

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What organisms cause otitis externa?

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Mainly pseudomonas

S. aureus

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How is otitis externa managed?

A

Aural toilet with drops

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What are the options for drops used in otitis externa?

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Bethamethasone
Betamethasone with neomycin
Hydrocortisone with gentamicin
Acidifying drops

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When are bethamethasone drops used in otitis externa?

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For non-infected eczematous OE

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What is malignant otitis externa?

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A life-threatening infection which can lead to skull osteomyelitis

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What % of patients with malignant otitis externa are diabetic, or otherwise immunocompromised?

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90%

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How does malignant otitis externa present?

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Severe otalgia which is worse at night
Copious otorrhoea
Granulation tissue in the canal

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How is malignant otitis externa managed?

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Surgical debridement

Systemic Abx

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