Viktor`s Notes * Instrumental Auditory Examinations
... 4. Evaluate brainstem status in coma (as prognostic indicator; esp. after head trauma) – BAER is resistant to alteration by systemic metabolic abnormalities or medications (e.g. barbiturate levels sufficient to produce isoelectric EEG leave BAER essentially unchanged, as do hepatic and renal failure ...
... 4. Evaluate brainstem status in coma (as prognostic indicator; esp. after head trauma) – BAER is resistant to alteration by systemic metabolic abnormalities or medications (e.g. barbiturate levels sufficient to produce isoelectric EEG leave BAER essentially unchanged, as do hepatic and renal failure ...
news release - Town of Springdale
... will not make your child feel better, and will not keep others from catching the bug that made your child sick. Antibiotics also have a variety of side effects, making their unnecessary use even less desirable. Using an antibiotic in situations where they are not effective can cause the bacteria tar ...
... will not make your child feel better, and will not keep others from catching the bug that made your child sick. Antibiotics also have a variety of side effects, making their unnecessary use even less desirable. Using an antibiotic in situations where they are not effective can cause the bacteria tar ...
MS Word file - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
... They allow air into the middle ear so that fluid can drain out down the eustachian tube. They're put into the eardrum during surgery and stay in place for an average of 6 to 9 months. The tubes are usually left in place until they fall out on their own or your doctor decides your child no longer nee ...
... They allow air into the middle ear so that fluid can drain out down the eustachian tube. They're put into the eardrum during surgery and stay in place for an average of 6 to 9 months. The tubes are usually left in place until they fall out on their own or your doctor decides your child no longer nee ...
D1ear - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery Resident
... 3) UNTERBERGER stepping (s. FUKUDA) test - patient is asked to step in place 50 steps (eyes closed), bringing thighs up to horizontal position with each step; rotation of patient to one side > 45° indicates ipsilateral loss of vestibular tone. 4) tests for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (warn ...
... 3) UNTERBERGER stepping (s. FUKUDA) test - patient is asked to step in place 50 steps (eyes closed), bringing thighs up to horizontal position with each step; rotation of patient to one side > 45° indicates ipsilateral loss of vestibular tone. 4) tests for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (warn ...
facial nerve paresis/paralysis
... Occasionally spasms may be observed in half of the face; these patients have a ”grinning” appearance to one side of the face—at times the face will appear normal, only to begin “grinning” appearance again When secondary to brainstem disease—altered mentation (such as drowsiness or sleepiness [kn ...
... Occasionally spasms may be observed in half of the face; these patients have a ”grinning” appearance to one side of the face—at times the face will appear normal, only to begin “grinning” appearance again When secondary to brainstem disease—altered mentation (such as drowsiness or sleepiness [kn ...
CASE REPORT 13-1E
... acid, grosgrain and inhalation of carbon dioxide have all been administered. There is as yet no substantial evidence that any of these agents will alter the natural history of the condition. Autoimmune ear disease has attracted some attention in the literature since first being described in 1979, Th ...
... acid, grosgrain and inhalation of carbon dioxide have all been administered. There is as yet no substantial evidence that any of these agents will alter the natural history of the condition. Autoimmune ear disease has attracted some attention in the literature since first being described in 1979, Th ...
Perforations - allearseducation.org
... ‘perforation’ simply means ‘a hole’. Perforations are very varied in how they appear and behave. They come in a variety of sizes and can be in any place on the eardrum; they may be ...
... ‘perforation’ simply means ‘a hole’. Perforations are very varied in how they appear and behave. They come in a variety of sizes and can be in any place on the eardrum; they may be ...
Gradenigo`s Syndrome as a First Manifestation of Rhabdomyosarcoma
... dissemination of infections from the middle ear and mastoid. Petrositis is a common complication of infections in the middle ear and mastoid, but with the development of antibiotic therapy, it became an uncommon complication currently.(15). The Gradenigo’s Syndrome with its triad of abducent nerve p ...
... dissemination of infections from the middle ear and mastoid. Petrositis is a common complication of infections in the middle ear and mastoid, but with the development of antibiotic therapy, it became an uncommon complication currently.(15). The Gradenigo’s Syndrome with its triad of abducent nerve p ...
Otitis media
Otitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear. The two main types are acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME). AOM is an infection of abrupt onset that usually presents with ear pain. In young children this may result in pulling at the ear, increased crying, and poor sleep. Decreased eating and a fever may also be present. OME is typically not associated with symptoms. Occasionally a feeling of fullness is described. It is defined as the presence of non-infectious fluid in the middle ear for more than three months. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is middle ear inflammation of greater than two weeks that results in episodes of discharge from the ear. It may be a complication of acute otitis media. Pain is rarely present. All three may be associated with hearing loss. The hearing loss in OME, due to its chronic nature, may affect a child's ability to learn.The cause of AOM is related to childhood anatomy and immune function. Either bacteria or viruses may be involved. Risk factors include: exposure to smoke, use of pacifiers, and attending daycare. It occurs more commonly in those who are Native American or who have Down syndrome. OME frequently occurs following AOM but may also be related to viral upper respiratory infections, irritants such as smoke, or allergies. Looking at the eardrum is important for making the correct diagnosis. Signs of AOM include bulging or a lack of movement of the tympanic membrane from a puff of air. New discharge not related to otitis externa also indicates the diagnosis.A number of measures decrease the risk of otitis media including: pneumococcal and influenza vaccination, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and avoiding tobacco smoke. In those with otitis media with effusion antibiotics do not generally speed recovery. The use of pain medications for AOM is important. This may include: paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, benzocaine ear drops, or opioids. In AOM, antibiotics may speed recovery but may result in side effects. Antibiotics are often recommended in those with severe disease or under two years old. In those with less severe disease they may only be recommended in those who do not improve after two or three days. The initial antibiotic of choice is typically amoxicillin. In those with frequent infections tympanostomy tubes may decrease recurrence.Worldwide AOM affect about 11% of people a year (about 710 million cases). Half the cases involve children less than five years of age and it is more common among males. Of those affected about 4.8% or 31 million develop chronic suppurative otitis media. Before the age of ten OME affects about 80% of children at some point in time. Otitis media resulted in 2,400 deaths in 2013 – down from 4,900 deaths in 1990.