Otitis Media Flashcards
what part of the ear is infected in otitis media?
middle ear
what is blocked with otitis media?
otitis media usually follows a what?
the eustation tubes
- upper respiratory infection
what will the tympanic membrane look like with otitis media?
- bulging (due to pressure and fluid) and bright red
can hearing loss occur with otitis media?
yes
do heating pads help the pain?
yes
treatment for otitis media:
avoid____
life on____ side
___ smoking
- chewing (makes pain worst. need soft foods)
- affected side (to promote drainage)
- no smoking, (smoke can precipitate otitis)
How do you prevent otitis media in babies?
- sit up for feedings and no bottle propping
- gently blow nose
anytime your child has an upper respiratory infection, why is it good to have them play “blowing” games?
ex) blow up balloon, blow on pin wheel..etc!
blowing helps to keep the middle ear clear
what are pressure equalizing tubes?
what must they remember to do when coming in contact with water if the patient has tubes? ex) bath tub, swimming..
drains middle ear
- wear ear plugs
if you have an ear tube or a tympanotomy tube fall out. is it an emergency?
no. just let the doc know.. white plastic thing
how long should a tympanotomy tube stay in place?
6 months on average
why are peanuts so dangerous when aspirated?
swell and crumble which makes it so difficult to remove
often, the mentally challenged child will deliberately do things to displease the parents. why?
for attention
when giving an IM injections, why is the dorsogluteal muscle contraindicated in children who have not been walking for at least a year?
it’s not developed.
when an infant has had a perineal surgery, what position would you place them in post-op? which position is contraindicated?
on their side (sidelying to decrease stress on the suture line)
- prone is contraindicated (baby will prop himself up and roll)
