DS: Upper Respiratory Infection Flashcards
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2
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Common pathogens for Acute otitis media
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Streptococcus pneumonia (most common),
H. influenza,
Moraxella catarrhalis, Staph aureus
3
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Risk factor for Acute otitis mediate
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smoke exposure, dust exposure, daycare attendance, siblings or co-inhabitant <5 years (greatest importance is <18 months 2nd to incomplete vaccination history, asthma or reactive airway disease, allergic rihinitis
4
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Diagnosis for AOM
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Fever + bulging tympanic membrane
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AOM management strategies
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6
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When to initiate abx therapy for AOM
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7
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Antimicrobial consideration: Initial AOM
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8
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Alternative abx consideration
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Cephalosporin recommended for the following condition:
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