1
Q
what is orbital cellulitis?
A
-inflammation of the eye tissue
2
Q
describe how orbital and peri orbital cellulitis is different?
A
Orbital= behind orbital septum and is an emergency
Periorbital= anterior to orbital septum
3
Q
what are some
A
4
Q
what are some common organisms that cause orbital cellulitis?
A
- staphylococci
- streptococci
- coliforms
- haemophilus influenzae
- anaerobes
5
Q
how does orbital cellulitis present?
A
- painful on eye movements
- proptosis
- often associated with paranasal sinusitis
- pyrexial
6
Q
what investigations are done for orbital cellulitis?
A
- clinical
- CT to identify orbital abscesses
- if any sign of muscle restriction or optic nerve dysfunction then scan
- WBC count
7
Q
what is the treatment for orbital cellulitis?
A
-borad spectrum antibiotics
ophthomology
flashcards
Decks in class (32)
# Cards
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the orbit and eye77
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introuction3
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eye autonomics31
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pharmacology37
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anatomy tutorial12
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physiology16
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microbio7
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the eye and raised ICP anatomy33
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clinical pathology of the eye30
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ocular trauma26
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optic disc and visual fields14
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the retina1
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Visual loss and blindness6
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describe what you see6
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the acute red eye2
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virtual clinic session19
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age related macular disease12
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open angle glaucoma17
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the eye in systemic diseases18
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acute close angle glaucoma10
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diabetic retinopathy15
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conjunctivitis13
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keratitis21
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orbital cellulitis7
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endophthalmitis5
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scleritis12
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anterior uveitis10
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central retinal vein occlusion8
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central retinal artery occlusion7
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retinal detachment4
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glomerulonephritis lecture7
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nerve palsy25
