Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Flashcards
AOM/AOE
What is the prevalence of acute otitis media (AOM)?
primarly a childhood infection (most cases children 6-24 months)
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What bacteria is primarly responsible for acute otitis media (AOM)?
- streptococcus pneumoniae
- haemophilus influenzae
- moraxella catarrhalis
- staphylococcus aureus (adults)
viruses commonly implicated alone or in combination with bacteria
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What is the clinical presentation of acute otitis media (AOM)?
- often follows viral upper respiratory tract infection
- acute onset otalgia (earache), if lasts >48 hours = moderate or severe)
- buldging of tympanic membrane or reduced membrane mobility
- fever (39C +)= “severe”
- otorrhea (ear drainage)
- diminished hearing
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What is the criteria for acute otitis media diagnosis?
- moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane OR new onset otorrhea (ear drainage) not due to acute otitis externa
- mild bulging of the tympanic membrane AND recent (<48hrs) ear pain or intense erythema of tympanic membrane
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When may the “watch and wait” approach be appropiate for acute otitis media (AOM)?
- children > 6 months with nonsevere unilateral acute otitis media without otorrhea (ear drainage)
- children > 24 months with bilateral acute otitis media without otorrhea
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When should acute otitis media (AOM) be treated with antibiotics?
- presence of otorrhea (ear drainage)
- severe symptoms (otalgia (ear pain) > 48 hours, toxic-appearing, temp >39C)
- bilateral AOM in children < 2 years of age
- if follow-up cannot be ensured
- high-risk patients (immunocompromised, etc)
- adults
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What drug class is recommended for treatment of all cases of acute otitis media (AOM)?
analgesics
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When should “watch and wait” be discontinued and drug therapy be implemented for acute otitis media (AOM)?
if child fails to improve within 48-72 hours of symptom onset
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What is empiric therapy for acute otitis media (AOM)?
- high dose Amoxicillin 80-90mg/kg/day (divided in 2 doses)
- high dose Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 80-90/6.4mg/kg/day (divided in 2 doses)
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Why is high dose Amoxicillin required for acute otitis media (AOM)?
to overcome streptococcus resistance
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When would Amoxicillin/Clavulanate be used over Amoxicillin for acute otitis media (AOM)?
pt who have used amoxicillin in the previous 30 days, concurrent purulent conjunctivitis, history of recurrent infection unresponsive to amoxicillin
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What is 2nd line therapy for patients with acute otitis media (AOM) with a penicillin allergy?
- cefdinir
- cefuroxime
- cefpodoxime
- clindamycin (not preferred because does not cover H. influenzae or M. catarrhalis)
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What is the duration of antibiotic therapy for acute otitis media (AOM)?
- severe @ any age= 10d
- age <2 yrs w/ any severity= 10d
- age 2-5 yrs, mild- mod severity= 7d
- age 6+, mild- mod severity= 5-7d
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When should tympanostomy tubes be considered?
if 3 episodes of acute otitis media (AOM) in 6 months OR 4 episodes of AOM in 12 months
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Are prophylatic antibiotic recommended for acute otitis media (AOM)?
NO- not effective, costly, adverse effects, and may cause resistance
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What is the more common name for acute otitis externa (AOE)?
swimmer’s ear