Otitis media is the name given to an infection in the _______. It is a common site of infection in _______.
Otitis media is the name given to an infection in the middle ear. It is a common site of infection in children.
The middle ear is the space that sits between the _______ and the _______.
The middle ear is the space that sits between the tympanic membrane and the inner ear.
The most common bacterial cause of otitis media is _______. Other common causes include: - _______ - _______ - _______.
The most common bacterial cause of otitis media is streptococcus pneumoniae. Other common causes include: - Haemophilus influenzae - Moraxella catarrhalis - Staphylococcus aureus.
Otitis media typically presents with symptoms such as _______, _______, and general symptoms of _______.
Otitis media typically presents with symptoms such as ear pain, reduced hearing, and general symptoms of upper airway infection.
When the tympanic membrane has perforated, there may be _______ from the ear.
When the tympanic membrane has perforated, there may be discharge from the ear.
In young children, otitis media may present with non-specific symptoms such as _______, _______, _______, _______, or _______.
In young children, otitis media may present with non-specific symptoms such as fever, vomiting, irritability, lethargy, or poor feeding.
Always examine both ears and the _______ of unwell children. Use an _______ to visualize the tympanic membrane.
Always examine both ears and the throat of unwell children. Use an otoscope to visualize the tympanic membrane.
A normal tympanic membrane should be _______, _______, and slightly _______.
A normal tympanic membrane should be pearly-grey, translucent, and slightly shiny.
Otitis media will show a _______, _______, inflamed tympanic membrane. A perforation may show _______ and a hole in the membrane.
Otitis media will show a bulging, red, inflamed tympanic membrane. A perforation may show discharge and a hole in the membrane.
Consider referral to _______ for assessment if symptoms are severe or if there is diagnostic doubt, especially in infants younger than _______ with a temperature above _______.
Consider referral to paediatrics for assessment if symptoms are severe or if there is diagnostic doubt, especially in infants younger than 3 months with a temperature above 38ºC.
Most cases of otitis media will resolve without _______. NICE guidelines highlight that most will resolve within _______ without treatment.
Most cases of otitis media will resolve without antibiotics. NICE guidelines highlight that most will resolve within 3 days without treatment.
The first line choice of antibiotic for otitis media is _______ for _______. Alternatives include _______ and _______.
The first line choice of antibiotic for otitis media is amoxicillin for 5 days. Alternatives include erythromycin and clarithromycin.
Complications of otitis media may include: - _______ - _______ - _______ - _______ - _______ (rare)
Complications of otitis media may include: - Otitis media with effusion - Hearing loss - Perforated eardrum - Recurrent infection - Mastoiditis (rare)
Otitis media is the name given to an infection in the middle ear. It is a common site of infection in children.
The most common bacterial cause of otitis media is streptococcus pneumoniae. Other common causes include: - Haemophilus influenzae - Moraxella catarrhalis - Staphylococcus aureus.
Otitis media typically presents with symptoms such as ear pain, reduced hearing, and general symptoms of upper airway infection.
In young children, otitis media may present with non-specific symptoms such as fever, vomiting, irritability, lethargy, or poor feeding.
Always examine both ears and the throat of unwell children. Use an otoscope to visualize the tympanic membrane.
Otitis media will show a bulging, red, inflamed tympanic membrane. A perforation may show discharge and a hole in the membrane.
Consider referral to paediatrics for assessment if symptoms are severe or if there is diagnostic doubt, especially in infants younger than 3 months with a temperature above 38ºC.
Most cases of otitis media will resolve without antibiotics. NICE guidelines highlight that most will resolve within 3 days without treatment.
The first line choice of antibiotic for otitis media is amoxicillin for 5 days. Alternatives include erythromycin and clarithromycin.
Complications of otitis media may include: - Otitis media with effusion - Hearing loss - Perforated eardrum - Recurrent infection - Mastoiditis (rare)
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