entomology by Dr Cinitia Flashcards

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Rinne Test CLINICAL FEATURES

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AC>BC: Normal, SNHL BC>AC: Conductive

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Weber Test CLINICAL FEATURES

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Conductive: Louder in Deaf Ear Sensorineural: Louder in Better Ear

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Deafness in Elderly CLINICAL FEATURES

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Presbycusis: Loss of high frequencies (F, S sound)

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Deafness in Children CLINICAL FEATURES

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Hearing loss: 1/1000 SNHL: 2/1000

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Deafness in Children FIRST INVESTIGATION

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Screening at 8m-1y, and school entry

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Deafness in Children BEST INVESTIGATION

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<4yo: Tympanometry
>4yo Audiometry

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Otosclerosis CLINICAL FEATURES

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AD, progressive, pregnancy, conductive hearing loss with normal TM, too many scars

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Otosclerosis TREATMENT

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  1. Refer - Stapedectomy
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Meniere’s dx CLINICAL FEATURES

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Vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus,

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Meniere’s dx TREATMENT (3)

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1.Prochlorperazine or urea crystal
2.Diazepam
3.Low salt diet (Main one for long term)

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Labyrinthitis CLINICAL FEATURES

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Vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, previous viral inf.

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Labyrinthitis TREATMENT (2)

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  1. Prochlorperazine
  2. Diazepam
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Acoustic Neuroma CLINICAL FEATURES

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Vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, diplopia, ataxia

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Acoustic Neuroma TREATMENT (2)

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  1. Observation (grows slowly)
  2. Surgery
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BPPV CLINICAL FEATURES

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Vertigo, no hearing loss or tinnitus

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BPPV BEST INVESTIGATION

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Positive Hallpike Test

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BPPV TREATMENT (2)

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  1. Reassurance
  2. Epley Manoeuvre
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Foreign Body in nose CLINICAL FEATURES

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Unilateral nasal discharge

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Foreign Body in nose BEST INVESTIGATION

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Nasal examination under general anaesthesia

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Foreign Body in nose TREATMENT

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Removal

21
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Epistaxis CLINICAL FEATURES

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MCC: Local incidental trauma

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Epistaxis FIRST INVESTIGATION (3)

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  1. FBE
  2. INR/aPTT
  3. Blood group
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Epistaxis TREATMENT (3)

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  1. Put pt leaning forward
  2. Simple tamponade
  3. Anterior/Posterior Pack
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Rhinitis CLINICAL FEATURES

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IgE, pale nasal turbines, boggy membrane. <4d <4w- intermittent seasonal. >4d >4w perennial

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Rhinitis BEST INVESTIGATION

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IgE AB test, RAST Test

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Rhinitis TREATMENT

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Next: Antihistamines
Best: Steroids (Daily life problems, hay fever allergy-fluticasone nasal spray)

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Sinusitis CLINICAL FEATURES

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Acute, Chronic (>8-12w). Assoc w nasal polyps

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Sinusitis TREATMENT (3)

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  1. Fluoroquinolones OR Amoxi/Clav 2-3w
  2. Cephalosporin 2-3w.
  3. Refer if orbital/facial cellulitis
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Foreign Body in Ear CLINICAL FEATURES

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Unilateral hearing loss, earache, discharge

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Foreign Body in Ear TREATMENT

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<1y: Give local anaesthesia Live Insects: Next: Drops, Best:
Syringe ear
TM not perforated: Syringe
TM perforated: Suction

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Acute Otitis Media CLINICAL FEATURES

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<2 weeks. No itching. Pain. School age-viral, <2yo or aboriginal: Bacterial. - Red flags (Immediate Atb): <6m, immunocompromised, aboriginal, only hearing ear, cochlear implant.

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Acute Otitis Media TREATMENT

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-No TM involved-Viral: PCM or
Lidocaine 2%
-If TM involved-Bacterial w/ red flags: Amoxycillin for 5 days. - No improvement after 48hr: Amoxi/Clav for 5 days. Delayed Penicilin hypersensitivity: Cefuroxime. Immediate-Bactrim

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Recurrent Otitis Media CLINICAL FEATURES

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> 3 episodes in 6m, >4-6 in 12 months

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Recurrent Otitis Media TREATMENT

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Prophylaxis: Amoxi or Cefaclor for 4 months.
Pneumococcus vaccine in children>18m + Atb

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Chronic Otitis Media CLINICAL FEATURES

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> 2weeks. Discharge with no pain.
- Organism: Pseudomona (common in aboriginal)

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Chronic Otitis Media TREATMENT (2)

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1.Atbs antipseudomona: Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, gentamicin, cephalosporin (children)
2.Ear drops and cipro (adults and aboriginal children)

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Cholesteatoma CLINICAL FEATURES

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Squamous, attic, perforation, foul smelling, conductive HL. - Complications: Facial Nerve palsy, meningitis, brain abscess

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Cholesteatoma TREATMENT

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-<50% perforation: Ear toilet, drops,
Qx
->50% perforation: Qx

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Otitis Externa CLINICAL FEATURES

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Itching, pain, hearing loss.
- Candida: Pale cream debris
- Aspergillus: Black spores

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Otitis Externa TREATMENT (3)

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1.Aura toilet
2.Syringing+drying
3.Dressing impregnated w steroid+Atb 4. Wick insertion

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Eustachian tube dysfunction CLINICAL FEATURES

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Cracking, popping sound, fullness sensation, assoc w viral URTIs.

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Eustachian tube dysfunction TREATMENT

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  1. Systemic and intranasal decongestants.
    Avoid air travel or diving.
43
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Oral Candidiasis (Thrush) CLINICAL FEATURES

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  • RF: Immunodeficiency, steroids, DM, HIV, chronic xerostomia
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Oral Candidiasis (Thrush) TREATMENT

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Topical: Nystatin Oral: Fluconazole

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Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy) CLINICAL FEATURES

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Odynophagia, trismus

46
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Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy) FIRST INVESTIGATION

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  1. Throat Swab
47
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Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy) TREATMENT
(2):

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1.Incision and drainage
2.Intubation if symptoms of affected airway (Epiglotitis, wheezing)

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Strep Tonsillopharyngitis CLINICAL FEATURES

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Fever>38, sore throat, no cough, tender neck glands, white spots

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Strep Tonsillopharyngitis TREATMENT

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PCN oral for 10 days (Roxithromycin if allergic)