Spread of infection

Question 1

spaces for infection

Answer 1

buccal
sublingual
submandibular

Question 2

upper anterior teeth abscess

Answer 2

lip
nasiolabial
lower eyelid

Question 3

upper lateral teeth abscess

Answer 3

palate (less common)

Question 4

upper premolars and molars abscess

Answer 4

cheek
infra-temporal
maxillary sinus
palate (less common)

Question 5

lower anterior teeth abscess

Answer 5

mental and submental spaces

Question 6

lower molars and premolars abscess

Answer 6

buccal space
submasseteric space
sublingual space
submandibular space
lateral pharyngeal space

Question 7

surgical management of abscess?

Answer 7

E/O & I/O drain
Remove source of infection
Antibiotics

Question 8

what is Ludwig’s angina?

Answer 8

Bilateral cellulitis of the sublingual and submandibular spaces

Question 9

Ludwig’s angina I/O signs

Answer 9

raised tongue
difficulty breathing
difficulty swallowing
drooling

Question 10

Ludwig’s angina E/O signs?

Answer 10

diffuse redness and bilateral swelling in submandibular region

Question 11

Systemic signs of Ludwig’s angina?

Answer 11

Increased:
HR
RR
Temp
WBC

Question 12

Scoring system for infection?

Answer 12

National Early Warning Score (NEWS)