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What is the primary management approach for bacterial conjunctivitis?
What is the primary management approach for bacterial conjunctivitis?
Reassure patient: most cases resolve within 7 days with good lid hygiene
What is the role of Chloramphenicol in the management of bacterial conjunctivitis?
What is the role of Chloramphenicol in the management of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Part of the management to resolution
Why is it important to advise patients on the contagious issue of bacterial conjunctivitis?
Why is it important to advise patients on the contagious issue of bacterial conjunctivitis?
To take precautions to prevent transmission to others
What should be done if bacterial conjunctivitis fails to resolve?
What should be done if bacterial conjunctivitis fails to resolve?
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What is the primary goal of cleaning the eyelids in bacterial conjunctivitis management?
What is the primary goal of cleaning the eyelids in bacterial conjunctivitis management?
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Study Notes
Management of Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Reassure patients that most cases of bacterial conjunctivitis resolve on their own within 7 days with good lid hygiene.
- Bathe or clean the eyelids with lint or cotton wool dipped in sterile saline or boiled (cooled) water to remove crusting.
- Educate patients on the contagious nature of the infection.
- Treat with chloramphenicol until resolution.
- Refer patients to a specialist if the infection fails to resolve with treatment.
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Learn about the management of bacterial conjunctivitis, including reassuring patients, good lid hygiene, and the use of Chloramphenicol. Understand the contagious issue and when to refer if symptoms fail to resolve.
