Otitis Media: Surgical Management

Question 1

Otitis Media: Surgical Management

Answer 1

1. Myringotomy (Tympanotomy)
2. Tympanoplasty
3. Ossiculoplasty
4. Mastoidectomy

Question 2

Otitis Media: Surgical Management

Incision in the tympanic membrane in order to relieve pressure and drain serous or purulent fluid from the middle ear

Answer 2

Myringotomy (Tympanotomy)

Question 3

Otitis Media: Surgical Management

Reconstruction of the tympanic membrane

Answer 3

Tympanoplasty

Question 4

Otitis Media: Surgical Management

Surgical reconstruction of the middle ear bone to restore hearing

Answer 4

Ossiculoplasty

Question 5

Otitis Media: Surgical Management

To remove the cholesteatoma

Answer 5

Mastoidectomy

Question 6

Otitis Media: Surgical Management

Nursing Interventions

Answer 6

Obtain specimen of exudate for culture and sensitivity

Administer antibiotics and other drugs as prescribed

Instruct client to administer eardrops

Monitor temperature, drainage, pain and hearing acuity and delay air travel when infection is present

Face client, minimize distractions, enunciate clearly, provide written communication if hearing is diminished

Instruct client to report headache or stiff neck immediately, since this may indicate complications of Meningitis