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1
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ENT emergencies of the ear (2)

A

foreign bodies

malignant otitis externa

2
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ENT emergencies of the Nose/Sinus (5)

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foreign bodies
epistaxis
nasal fracture
septal hematoma
complications of sinusitis
3
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ENT emergencies of the oropharynx (2)

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Ludwig’s angina

Peritonsillar abscess

4
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ENT emergency of the salivary gland (1)

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sialoadenitis

5
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Which ENT emergency is usually visualized easily and has a primary symptoms of pain?

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foreign body in the ear

6
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If there is a live insect in the patients ear, what should you do first?

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Immobilize insect with 2% Lidocaine or mineral oil

7
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How to remove a foreign body in the ear

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Alligator forceps
sometimes suction
can try irrigation
If deeply impacted FB, may need to refer to ENT
sometimes FB removal rqrs general anesthesia or conscious sedation

8
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Cauliflower Ear: 2 sporty aliases

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Wrestler’s ear, boxer’s ear

9
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(U) cause of cauliflower ear

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blunt trauma

10
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What is cauliflower’s ear and does it need to be treated?

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Cauliflower’s ear is hematoma of the pinna

if untreated, it may result in cartilage necrosis, chronic scarring & deformity

11
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Laceration of the Pinna: characteristics, what to watch for & how to tx

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(U) bleeds a lot
Make sure there is no injury to the canal & internal ear
Watch out for hemotomas
If laceration needs to be repaired, (U) a running suture is best

12
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How can one obtain perichondritis?

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  • ear piercing, particularly to upper third of the pinna can result in ear infections
  • cartilage is avascular, improper healing can predispose to infection (Pseudomonas and Staph)
13
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Which two microbes are common in perichondritis?

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Pseudomonas

Staph aureus

14
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Signs/sxs of perichondritis

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pain, erythema & localized warmth

15
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Perichondritis treatment: why and what

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infections can spread rapidly & lead to deformity

Antibiotics required; surgical debridement

16
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Malignant Otitis Externa: broad 1 line definition

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invasive infection that involves the temporal bone!!!!

17
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In whom do we see Malignant Otitis Externa

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IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS (diabetics, elderly, systemic malignancy, long term steroid use)

18
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Malignant Otitis Externa primary pathogen

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

19
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Malignant Otitis Externa a/w which symptoms

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severe, unrelenting ear pain that is worse at night

a/w purulent otorrhea

20
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As Malignant Otitis Externa spreads, what 3 things may be seen

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trismus
cervical adenompathy
CN palsies

21
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Malignany Otitis Externa: clinical presentation & dx

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ear canal edematous & erythematous w/granulation tissue

CT scan will be DIAGNOSTIC

22
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Malignant Otitis Externa: ENT referral for which situations

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admission

IV antibiotics: Imipenem or ciprofloxacin or ceftidime

23
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Mastoiditis: definition

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extension of otitis externa or acute otitis media into mastoid air cells

24
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Mastoiditis: signs & symptoms

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suspect w/slow resolution of sxs
Mastoid tenderness with edema & erythema
Deep temporal pain

25
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Mastoiditis: diagnostic studeis

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CT is BEST diagnostic study

plain x-rays might show density in mastoid airspace but may nito be discernible until 2 weeks after onset of mastoid infection

26
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Mastoiditis: Tx & prognosis

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  • Hospitalize & start on IV Abx (Vancomycin or Nafcillin/Oxacillin)
  • typmanocentesis for fluid to culture
  • mastoidectory required if complications

prognosis is good :)

27
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What is the most likely etiology of malignant otitis externa?

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Pseudomonas

28
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Epistaxis: most common etiology

& other causes of epistaxis

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TRAUMA is most common
others: FB, irritants (cig smoke), HTN, nose picking,
meds (ASA, NSAIDS, anticoagulants)
hematologic disorders; hemophilia, leukemia, platelet dysfunction, thrombocytopenia

29
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Epistaxis physical exam (3 management elements)

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  • sitting position preferable to supine
  • initial management: direct pressure for a minimum of 5 mins
  • ensure hemodynamic stability & airway patency
30
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Epistaxis: equipment used is in physical exam

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  • bright light source (headlight)
  • nasal speculum
  • adequate suction
  • adequate protection against blood exposure (goggles, apron, gloves)
  • adjustable chair (ENT or dental chair)
31
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Epistaxis: usual source of bleeding in kids

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Kiesselbach’s Plexus

anteriorly on the nasal septum branch of the labial artery

32
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Epistaxis: adult usual source of bleeding

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in septum, but more posterior than kids

33
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Epistaxis: elderly usual source of bleeding

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elderly (U) most difficult to identify & control
branch of the MAXILLARY ARTERY
POSTERIOR, harder to visualize
more bleeding, more systemic factors

34
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Anterior nose bleed tx

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Topical vasoconstrictors: 2%Neo-synephrine spray, 4% cocaine spray or solution on cotton pledgets

Cautery: chemical (silver nitrate), hemostatic packing material-Gelfoam or Surgicel, electrocautery

Anterior packing: petrolatum-impregnated gauze packed firmly in the anterior nares with forceps, leave for 48 hours (preformed nasal tampon may be used)

35
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Posterior nose bleed tx and complications

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Vasoconstrictor: pledgets saturated in 4-5% cocaine
Anterior packing
Posterior packing:
-posterior pack + anterior nares bilaterally
-balloon catheter: left in place for 2-5 days
-HOSPITALIZE if posterior pack or balloon catheter

Complications: septal hematoma, sinusitis, toxic shock syndrome

36
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Nasal fracture: (U) cause, may be a/w what

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very common injury, (U) from blunt trauma

-may have associated epistaxis (need to evaluate for septal hematoma)

37
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non-displaced nasal fracture: immediate needs

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generally don’t require immediate intervention
ENT referral in 3-5 days

BLOOD w/surrounding STRAW-COLORED FLUID OR SEROUS FLUID->think other facial fractures, need URGENT NEUROSURGICAL consultation

38
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Septal hematoma: When seen, (C) in whom

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seen following trauma

more common in pediatric patients

39
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Septal hematoma: symptoms (3), Physical exam (3)

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sxs: increased nasal obstruction, pain, tenderness

PE: soft, tender, swelling

40
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Nasal Hematoma tx

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-incision & drainage of hematoma to prevent avascular necrosis
[untx hematomas complicated by “saddle nose” deformity]
after drainage, pack nose and cover w/antibiotics

41
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When do you avoid irrigation of the nose

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if foreign body is vegetable matter

42
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What can you have a parent do if their child has a foreign body in his mose?

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can have parent try to blow it out

43
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What is necessary for nose foreign body removal in a child

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child must be adequately restrained and you must have good visualization

44
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When do you refer nasal FB to ENT

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if more than 2 unsuccessful attempts, refer to ENT

45
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Foreign body in nose: when to re-examine

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ALWAYS re-examine after 1 FB removed

46
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4 potentially life-threatening complications of sinusitis

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[result from extension of a bacterial infection into the orbital or intracranial spaces]

  1. Periorbital cellulitis
  2. Orbital cellulitis
  3. Cavernous sinus thrombosis
  4. Frontal osteomyelitis
47
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Periorbital Cellulitis def & may be a complication of what

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infection confined to the eyelids, may be a complication of sinusitis or local disruption of skin

48
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Periorbital cellulitis: 2 most common pathogens

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S. pneumo

S. aureus

49
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Periorbital cellulitis: ddx includes (3)

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trauma, contact allergy, dacryocystitis

50
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Periorbital cellulitis: symptoms (4)

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unilateral periorbital edema with erythema, warmth, tenderness, fever

51
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Physical exam findings suggestive of ORBITAL cellulitis

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VISION LOSS, DIPLOPIA, & PROPTOSIS suggest intraorbital involvement consistent with orbital cellulitis

[on exam, assess visual acuity & EOMs)

52
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Perioribital Cellulitis: dx & tx

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-CT scan most helpful to dx
-hospitalize anyone who is febrile & appears acutely ill
-IV Abx
-consult ophthamologist and/or ENT
prognosis is good if tx started early

53
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Orbital cellulitis can lead to what

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TRUE EMERGENCY, can lead to:
vision loss
meningitis
cavernous sinus thrombosis
frontal abcess
54
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Orbital Cellulitis: what will you see

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periorbital edema, erythema PLUS proptosis, chemosis, impaired EOMs & evidence of vision loss

55
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Orbital cellulitis dx

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CT WILL DISTINGUISH between periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis

56
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Orbital cellulitis tx

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Admit for IV Abx:

Nafcillin + Ceftriaxone + Metronidazole

57
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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Sxs

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sxs develop acutely, w/in 1 week after infection

  • severe unilateral, retro-orbital headache
  • bilateral proptosis
  • ophthalmoplegia
  • vision loss
  • SENSORY DYSFUNCTION: hypo-/hyperesthesia of cranial nerve V, 1st branch
58
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Sensory nerve dysfunction on Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is due to

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hypo-/hyperesthesia of Cranial Nerve V, 1st branch

59
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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis appearance on exam

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Febrile, toxic appearing pt
Periorbital edema
Cranial Nerve dysfunction (III, IV, VI)
Papilledema (late)

60
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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: dx and tx

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need URGENT head CT

IV Abx: Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone

61
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Frontal Osteomyelitis aka & a/q

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Pott’s Puffy Tumor

is a complication a/w frontal sinusitis

62
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Frontal Osteomyelitis most common microbes

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S. aureus & anaerobes

63
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Frontal Osteomyelitis: patient presentation

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patient presents w/HA & progressive swelling of the forehead

64
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Frontal Osteomyelitis dx

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CT or MRI will be dx

65
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Frontal Osteomyelitis tx

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drainage of abscess & debridement of infected bone

IC Abx: Vancomycin or Nafcillin

66
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Tongue laceration: cause & what is the problem

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(U) related to injury, frequently involving the teeth

Great potential for INFECTION & HEMATOMA

67
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Tongue Laceration tx

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almost never sutured, exception: tip of tongue (forked tongue)

  • may need to suture if more than 1/3 of the width of the tongue involved
  • absorbable suture material, Abxs
68
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Puncture wounds in the mouth: etiology, description

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common but rarely serious
running with something in mouth or run into something
almost always small
bleeding resolves spontaneously

69
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Puncture wounds in mouth tx

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  • start on Abx (possibly only when more serious?)
  • rinse w/ warm water after every meal
  • will resolve without tx
  • topical anesthesia for pain control
  • can use orabase dental paste to prevent irritation, but doesn’t speed healing
  • solution of Maalox & liquid Benadryl (1:1)
70
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What ENT condition presents with uvula displacement?

A

Peritonsilar abscess

71
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Ludwig’s Angina: what is this?

A

infection involving the submandibular space

potential spread can compromise oral cavity, airway & deep neck spaces

72
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85% cases of Ludwig’s Angina are the result of what

-can also see with what?

A

85% are the result of a dental infection

-can also see with a peritonsillar abscess, oral malignancy or mandibular fracture

73
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Ludwig’s Angina: 3 common pathogens

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Streptococcus, Staphylococcus & Bacteroides

74
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Ludwig’s Angina sxs and associated conditions

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  • rapidly progressive infection a/w neck swelling, tongue protrusion & severe pain
  • also see malaise, trismus & bad breath
75
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Ludwig Angina: tx

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  • ENT consultation for potential airway compromise & surgical debridement
  • IV Abx
76
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Most common abscess of the head and neck

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peritonsillar abscess

77
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“hot potato” voice seen in

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peritonsilar abscess

78
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Signs and symptoms of peritonsilar abscess

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fever, severe sore throat, drooling odynophagia & otalgia

signs: trismus, unilateral erythema & swelling, displaced uvula

79
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Peritonsillar Abscess tx

A

drainage of abscess and Abx

80
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Sialoadenitis: definition, etiology, 2 types

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  • inflammation of any of the salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual)
  • viral or bacterial etiology

Forms:
Suppurative-most(C)cause:Staphylococcous aureus
Obstructive-occurs fro a stone or calculus in salivary gland or duct

81
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Sialoadenitis presentation

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pts are: elderly, diabetic, poor oral hygiene, dehydration
-enlarged, swollen, painful mass
w/stone: xerostomia & worsening pain & swelling during mealtime

82
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Bilateral swelling of a gland may be due to

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VIRAL sialoadenitis

83
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Bacterial Sialoadenitis presents: (Uni or bi-laterally)

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UNILATERAL

84
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Viral Sialoadenitis presents (uni- or bi-laterally)

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BILATERAL

85
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Unilateral swelling of a gland may be due to

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bacterial sialoadenitis

86
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Tx of sialoadenitis

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Suppurative: Abx tx to cover Staph
Rehydration, proper oral hygiene
surgical irrigation & drainage

Obstructive: most stones pass spontaneously without complication
lozenges to stimulate salivary secretions

87
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Serum amylase will be elevated in which ENT Emergency lecture condition?

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Sialodenitis