Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Acetic acid 2% can be used to treat what ear condition
A
Otitis externa
2
Q
Earclam spray contains what API
A
Acetic acid 2%
3
Q
Children presenting with fever, ear pain, rubbing ear, poor feeding cough may have what condition?
A
Otitis media
4
Q
How fast does otitis media normally resolve
A
3 - 7 days
5
Q
Acute complications of otitis media
A
mastoditis, intracranial abcess, sinus thrombus, menningitis
6
Q
First line treament of acute otitis media
A
Paracetamol / NSAID
7
Q
When should an antibacterial drug be given to a child with Otitis media
A
when they are sytemically unwell or if ottorhea present or if <2 wiht bilateral OM
8
Q
In chronic otitis media, what antibacteria drops are used>
A
Ciprofloxacin
9
Q
What preparations are used to relieve ear wax
A
Sodium bicarbonate, olive oil, almond oil
