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

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2
Q

what do you look at with swelling

A

location
fluctuant
tender
pus
bilateral swelling extra orally

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3
Q

what would swelling and infection spread above and below the mylohyoid line and bilaterally be?

A

ludwigs angina

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