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a hydrophobic protective covering of the ear canal against water damage, infection, trauma, and foreign bodies

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Cerumen

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is the accumulation of cerumen causing obstruction in the external ear

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Cerumen Impaction

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What causes cerumen impaction?

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S-swimmer’s ear
C- Conditions of the skin (asthma)
U- Unnecessary ear cleaning
B- Blockage within the ear canal
A- Autoimmune conditions

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Clinical Manifestations of Cerumen Impaction

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-Sensation of fullness inside ear
- Conductive Hearing loss
- Ear pain

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Prevention of Cerumen Impaction

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-Don’t clean ears with cotton buds
- Wear earplugs when swimming

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The rationale on why ears don’t need to clean with cotton buds

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The ears are self-cleaning and do not need to be cleaned unless there is cerumen impaction

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Management for Cerumen Impaction

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Irrigation of the Ear Canal
- Soften cerumen by instilling mineral oil or half- strength hydrogen peroxide (H202) 3o minutes prior to procedure
-Straighten the ear canal
- Warm saline irrigation is gently flushed toward the roof of the ear canal
-Position patient on affected side
-Instrumentation

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The rationale on position the patient on affected side in the management of cerumen impaction

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To promote drainage of fluids

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Is the inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal (EAC)

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Otitis Externa

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Also called “Swimmer’s Ear”

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Otitis Externa

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Risk is increased with continuous water exposure of EAC and local trauma

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Otitis Externa

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Common pathogens of Otitis Externa

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-Pseudomonas aeruginosis (yellow green)
- Staphylococcus aureus (creamy white)

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Nerve impulse

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Organ of corti

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What are the 3 ossicles?

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-Maleus
- Ileus
- Stapes

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Medical Management of Otitis Externa

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-Otic Preparations
-Ciprofloxacin Otic
-Ofloxacin Otic
-Alcohol Vinegar Otic Mix (Homemade)
- 50% rubbing alcohol, 25% white vinegar, 25% distilled water
-Used as prevention of or as flushing solution for fungal infections

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Used as a prevention of or as flushing solution for fungal infections

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Alcohol vinegar otic mix (Homemade)

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Clinical manifestations of Otitis Externa

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  • Aural tenderness
    -Ear pain
  • Otorrhea, initially clear but quickly becomes purulent and foul-smelling
    -Hearing loss
  • Erythema, edema, and narrowing of EAC
    -Fever (occasional
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Hallmark sign of Otitis Externa

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Aural Tenderness

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Is any inflammation in the middle ear regardless of the etiology or pathogenesis

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Otitis Media

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Generally, less common among adults

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Otitis Media

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Characterized by changes in tympanic membrane (TM)

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Otitis Media

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Characteristics of Normal Tympanic Membrane

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pearly-grey, translucent, and shiny

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Characteristics of TM in Acute Otitis Media

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Bulging TM

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Characteristics of TM in Chronic Otitis Media

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Retracted TM

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Acute infection of the middle ear lasting less than 6 weeks
Acute Otitis Media
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Usually precipitated by an Upper RTI
Acute Otitis Media
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Clinical Manifestations of Acute Otitis Media
-Bulging tympanic membrane -Otalgia - Otorrhea - Hearing loss - Fever
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Sudden relief is an indicator of TM perforation
Otalgia
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Presence of fluids with/without signs of infection
Serous Otitis Media
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Also called Otitis Media with Exudates (OME)
Serous Otitis Media
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Commonly caused by eustachian tube dysfunction and barotrauma
Serous Otitis Media
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Clinical Manifestation of Serous Otitis Media
-Dull tympanic membrane - Fullness inside the ear - Hearing Loss - Popping or crackling sounds
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Recurrent Acute Otitis Media
Chronic Otitis Media
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Irreversible tissue pathology
Chronic Otitis Media
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Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Otitis Media
-Hearing loss - Persistent or intermittent, foul-smelling otorrhea -Postauricular pain and tenderness, if with acute mastoiditis -Cholesteatoma
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Tumor situated at the external layer of the tympanic membrane into the middle ear
Cholesteatoma
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Damages the mastoid bone
Cholesteatoma
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First line drugs of Acute Otitis Media
Amoxicillin
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Second line drugs of Acute Otitis Media
Co-amoxiclav
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Third line treatment for Acute Otitis Media
Cefaclor
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For H.influenzae cases resistant to amoxicillin or ampicillin
Cefaclor
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Medical Management of Acute Otitis Media
-Broad Spectrum antibiotics (for bacterial etiology -Amoxicillin - Co-amoxiclav -Cefaclor -NSAIDs for pain -Supportive Care, if viral
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Surgical Management of Acute Otitis Media
Myringotomy
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Surgical creation of an opening in the tympanic membrane to allow equalization of pressures
Myringotomy
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Medical Management of Serous Otitis Media
-Broad-spectrums antibiotics -Co-amoxiclav -Corticosteroids - Valsalva maneuver
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if cause is barotrauma
Corticosteroids
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First line drug of Serous Otitis Media
Co-amoxiclav
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Opens eustachian tube
Valsalva Maneuver
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Surgical Management of Serous Otitis Media
Myringotomy- if with significant hearing loss
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Medical Management of Chronic Otitis Media
Otic antibiotic drops, as ordered for purulent discharge -Ciprofloxacin otic - Ofloxacin otic
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Surgical Management of Chronic Otitis Media
-Tympanoplasty - Ossiculoplasty - Mastoidectomy
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Surgical reconstruction of the TM
Tympanoplasty
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Surgical reconstruction of the middle ear bones
Ossiculoplasty
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Surgical removal of mastoid air cells
Mastoidectomy
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Location of Incision in Mastoidectomy
Post-Auricular
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Purpose of Mastoidectomy
-To remove cholesteatoma - To gain access to diseased structures - To create a dry healthy ear
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Post-operative Health Teachings of Mastoidectomy
-Instruct patient to maintain mastoid pressure dressing for 24 to 48 hours - Keep incision dry for 2 days - Instruct patient to prevent water from entering external ear canal x 6 weeks - Apply cotton ball with petroleum jelly to ear when showering or shampooing - Instruct to avoid heavy lifting, straining, exertion, and nose blowing for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to prevent dislodging the tympanic membrane graft or ossicular prosthesis
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Hours to maintain mastoid pressure dressing patients undergoing mastoidectomy
24 to 48 hours (1 day or 2 days)
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Days to keep incision dry in patients undergoing mastoidectomy
2 days
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Irreversible Tissue Pathologies Associated with Chronic Otitis Media
-Tympanic membrane damage - Destruction of the ossicles - Mastoid involvement
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is a disturbance of equilibrium caused by constant motion
Motion Sickness
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What is the Pathophysiology of Motion Sickness?
Vestibular Overstimulation
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Clinical Manifestations of Motion Sickness
-Sweating - Pallor - Nausea and vomiting
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Medical Management of Motion Sickness
Meclizine (Bonoamine)
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This drug is for nausea and vomiting
Meclizine (Bonoamine)
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What is the mechanism of action of Meclizine (Bonoamine)
blocking the conduction of the vestibular pathway of the inner ear
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The alternative medicine of motion sickness
Acupressure
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The meclizine (bonoamine) must be taken
30 mins to 1 hr before the travel time
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Location of acupressure
Acupressure at the P6 or Nei Guan Point
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Used to treat nausea and vomiting and has been practiced in China for many years
Acupressure
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Acupressure at ___ has been used successfully to decrease the symptoms of pregnancy sickness and with mixed results to decrease motion sickness
P6

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