Otitis Media Flashcards
1
Q
Otits Media
A
infection causing inflammation of middle ear
2
Q
signs
A
otalgia
fever
recent URTI
effusion
3
Q
otoscope results
A
bulging
perforated tympanic membrane
erythema
4
Q
management
A
self-limiting
analgesia
antibiotics: present >4 days otitis media with effusion less than 2 years and bilateral ears affected - antibiotics systemically unwell
children less than 3 months and fever - admit
5
Q
complications
A
mastoiditis
6
Q
what antibiotic is given
A
amoxicillin
7
Q
glue ear
A
otitis media with effusion
8
Q
management of glue ear
A
grommet insertion
adenoidectomy
9
Q
how would you manage perforated tympanic membrane
A
if it doesn’t resolve in 6-8 weeks, consider myringoplasty
