Outer and Middle Ear Flashcards
1
Q
What can lead to “cauliflower ear”?
A
Auricular Haematoma (esp if not drained)
2
Q
What is otitis externa
A
Inflammation of the external auditory canal
3
Q
Where does malignant otitis externa spread to?
A
Temporal bone, can cause cranial nerve palsies
4
Q
What is “Glue ear”?
A
Sterile fluid in middle ear
5
Q
Malignant Otitis Externa bug usually and antibiotic
A
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - flucoxacillin
6
Q
Otitis media with effusion treatment
A
Wait and see (3 months) then if no improvements then can try equalize pressure (Otovent - blow up balloon with nose)or grommets
7
Q
Acute supprurative otitis media
A
Pus
8
Q
Whatis myringoplasty
A
Repair of the perforation of the ear drum
