screening/ education
how is presisted acute infections treated and does it come back?
antibiotics no
why are kids that go to daycare and kids who are behind on vaccines at risk?
how long do they have to have it before they can have treatment?
24 hours
what do children miss out on if they have this?
school and socialization.
3 education tips to tell a parent
do not smoke around them, keep them away from sick people, have good hygiene.
how is chronic infections treated? will it come back?
antibiotics
yes
2 other risk factors for otitis media
pacifier use, weak immune systems.
how old can kids be to have aoutomatic treatment due to immue system.
6 months or below
reocurring otitis media can cause
hearing loss and communication issues.
3 things to educate about play
keep them active but take it slow, limit loud noises, try staying connected to peers through social media.
3 things that can happen from chronic infections
hearing loss, bad speech, and balance issues.
7 prestations that are not said that you can notice
irritable, fever, tugging, restless, hearing difficulties, shaking their head, dizzyness.
what are the most common antibiotics used.
amoxicillin, azifro
research shows that it can cause
attention issues and behavioral issues.
if it is virus will it go away
yes
2 things to ask if they have otitis media
has anyone been sick in the family, do they have any allergies.
5 manifestations they can tell you
trouble sleeping, where they have pain, how bad the pain is, if there is discharge and poor apetite.
what is the opening they create to put in tubings?
tympanoplasty
who is most at risk for otitis media?
toddlers
if it is a bacteria will it go away on its own
no
definition of otitis media
an infection or inflammation in the middle ear caused by a virus or bacteria.
what color of discharge may they have
red, green, yellow
what is the insition they can make to place ear tubes?
myringotomy
who will have to be involved if they have this
speech therapy
what to tell them about taking antibiotics
take the entire dosing and do not stop if it gets better.