Spread of Odontogenic Infection Flashcards
1
Q
what is involved in clinical assessment of a potential odontogenic infection
A
dental pain/recent extraction
swelling intra/extra
trismus
voice change
drooling
swallowing problem
necrotising fasciitis
increased temperature
shivering
raised pulse
raised respiratory rate
decreased BP
raised WCC, CRP
airway assessment
medical issues
nutrition support
2
Q
what do you look at with swelling
A
location
fluctuant
tender
pus
bilateral swelling extra orally
3
Q
what would swelling and infection spread above and below the mylohyoid line and bilaterally be?
A
ludwigs angina
4
Q
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