Otitis Media Flashcards
1
Q
What is otitis media?
A
Infection of the middle ear (space between the TM and the inner ear)
2
Q
Where do bacteria normally enter through into the ear?
A
Eustachian tube
3
Q
What often precedes a bacterial otitis media?
A
Viral URTI
4
Q
What bacteria commonly causes otitis media?
A
- Strep pneumoniae
- H Influenzae
- Staph aureus
5
Q
How does otitis media present?
A
- Ear pain
- Reduced hearing in the affected ear
- Malaise/Fever
- Symptoms of URTI
- Balance issues/vertigo
- Discharge from the ear
- Bulging, red, inflamed TM
6
Q
How is otitis media managed?
A
- Usually resolves without need for Abx
- Simple analgesia
- Abx can be immediate/delayed in co-morbid patients/systemically unwell
- Amoxicillin for 5-7 days is first line/Clarithromycin
7
Q
What are complications of OM?
A
- Perforated TM
- Labyrinthitis
- Mastoiditis
- Abscess
