Otitis Media Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is otitis media?
A
Infection of the middle ear
2
Q
Why are children more prone to otitis media
A
Because their eustachian tubes are shorter than an adults
3
Q
What are the signs of otitis media
A
Fever
loss of appetite
rolling head from side to side for drainage
4
Q
Treatment for otitis media
A
analgesics and antibiotics
5
Q
otitis media clinical hints
A
Encourage breastfeeding for natural immunity
Pain meds of acetaminophen and motrin
for bacterial infection - 10 course of antibiotics
