Dx acute otitis media - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

proper otoscopic technique Proper technique: Note that he is bracing his finger against the child's cheek, if patient moves, so does otoscope OTITIS EXTERNA Cellulitis of the soft tissues of the external auditory canal -AKA swimmers ear Otitis externa pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus or other fungi (especially diabetics) Risk Factors otitis externa Moisture in the ear from swimming, showering, etc Trauma to the external canal from Q-tips...

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CMN-568 Test Questions Correctly Answered & Verified Otitis Externa - ANSWER Inflammation of skin lining the ear canal and surrounding soft tissues from loss of protective ear wax. Can be from swimming, trauma, contact dermatitis, or secondary infections from OM. Usually S. aureus or Peudomonas. Present with pain and itching in ear and with movement of earlobe. minimal drainage unless TM is punctured. normal hearing. Give Fluoroquinolone ear drops. Keep ear dry and follow up in ...

CMN-568 Test Questions Correctly Answered & Verified Otitis Externa - ANSWER Inflammation of skin lining the ear canal and surrounding soft tissues from loss of protective ear wax. Can be from swimming, trauma, contact dermatitis, or secondary infections from OM. Usually S. aureus or Peudomonas. Present with pain and itching in ear and with movement of earlobe. minimal drainage unless TM is punctured. normal hearing. Give Fluoroquinolone ear drops. Keep ear dry and follow up in ...

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