quinsy Flashcards
1
Q
common name for
A
peritonsilar abscess
2
Q
arises when
A
there is a bacterial infection with trapped pus, forming an abscess in the region of the tonsils
complication of untreated tonsilitis although can arise w/o tonsilitis
3
Q
features
A
tonsilitis symptoms
trismus
change in voice - hot potato voice
swelling and erythema
4
Q
trismus
A
unable to open mouth
5
Q
common causative organisms
A
streptococcus pyogenes
staph a
h influenzae
6
Q
Mx
A
ENT incision + drainage
antib - co-amoxiclav
maybe steroids
