Otitis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
First line antibiotic for acute otitis media
A
Amoxicillin for 5 days
If allergic: eruthromycin or clarithromycin
2
Q
Management of otitis media with effusion
A
Usually self-limiting so reassure and review in 3 months
● Grommet insertion if persistent bilaterally for 3 > m
3
Q
Most common organisms for otitis media
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4
Q
Most common organisms for otitis externa
A
● Staphylococcus aureus
● P. aeruginosa
5
Q
Management of otitis externa
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Acetic acid (1st week only)
Or
● Topical antibiotics
○ Neomycin
○ Clioquinol
6
Q
Management of malignant otitis externa
A
urgent referral to ENT
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