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What is the immediate management step after establishing the general condition of a patient with facial nerve paralysis?
What is the immediate management step after establishing the general condition of a patient with facial nerve paralysis?
- Administer vestibular sedatives
- Apply ear plugs for prevention
- Initiate auditory rehabilitation
- Conduct surgical exploration if severe (correct)
Which type of acoustic trauma results from prolonged exposure to loud sounds?
Which type of acoustic trauma results from prolonged exposure to loud sounds?
- Acute barotrauma
- Acute acoustic trauma
- Episodic noise trauma
- Chronic acoustic trauma (correct)
What is a common clinical picture associated with acoustic trauma?
What is a common clinical picture associated with acoustic trauma?
- Auditory hallucinations and vertigo
- Facial nerve paralysis and tinnitus
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus (correct)
- Tinnitus and vertigo
What is a common outcome if a foreign body is impacted in the external ear canal and the tympanic membrane is ruptured?
What is a common outcome if a foreign body is impacted in the external ear canal and the tympanic membrane is ruptured?
Which of the following conditions can lead to severe vertigo with balance loss?
Which of the following conditions can lead to severe vertigo with balance loss?
What is a common cause of haematoma auris?
What is a common cause of haematoma auris?
What is the primary treatment for a clot associated with haematoma auris?
What is the primary treatment for a clot associated with haematoma auris?
Which complication is commonly associated with lacerations of the auricle?
Which complication is commonly associated with lacerations of the auricle?
What is a characteristic feature of thermal injury to the auricle?
What is a characteristic feature of thermal injury to the auricle?
What is a potential result of untreated haematoma auris?
What is a potential result of untreated haematoma auris?
What type of foreign bodies are most commonly found in the external auditory meatus in children?
What type of foreign bodies are most commonly found in the external auditory meatus in children?
Which symptom indicates a laceration of the external canal?
Which symptom indicates a laceration of the external canal?
What is the recommended treatment for lacerations of the auricle?
What is the recommended treatment for lacerations of the auricle?
What is a common symptom associated with the presence of foreign bodies in the external auditory meatus?
What is a common symptom associated with the presence of foreign bodies in the external auditory meatus?
Why is ear washing contraindicated in cases of impacted or large vegetable foreign bodies?
Why is ear washing contraindicated in cases of impacted or large vegetable foreign bodies?
What complication is commonly associated with unskilled attempts to remove foreign bodies from the ear?
What complication is commonly associated with unskilled attempts to remove foreign bodies from the ear?
What symptoms accompany traumatic tympanic membrane rupture?
What symptoms accompany traumatic tympanic membrane rupture?
What is the most common cause of indirect trauma leading to tympanic membrane rupture?
What is the most common cause of indirect trauma leading to tympanic membrane rupture?
What feature is characteristic of a perforated tympanic membrane?
What feature is characteristic of a perforated tympanic membrane?
Which of the following treatments is recommended for animate foreign bodies in the ear?
Which of the following treatments is recommended for animate foreign bodies in the ear?
Which sign may indicate a perforated tympanic membrane following trauma?
Which sign may indicate a perforated tympanic membrane following trauma?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in self-inflicted tympanic membrane perforations?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in self-inflicted tympanic membrane perforations?
What is the primary treatment approach for a traumatic tympanic membrane rupture that is expected to heal?
What is the primary treatment approach for a traumatic tympanic membrane rupture that is expected to heal?
What kind of hearing loss is likely present in ossicular disruption?
What kind of hearing loss is likely present in ossicular disruption?
Which condition could lead to otitic barotrauma?
Which condition could lead to otitic barotrauma?
In assessing ossicular disruption, which audiometric finding is expected?
In assessing ossicular disruption, which audiometric finding is expected?
What is a common treatment for tympanic membrane perforation that does not heal after 3-6 months?
What is a common treatment for tympanic membrane perforation that does not heal after 3-6 months?
What is a key feature of traumatic tympanic membrane rupture related to the tympanic membrane status?
What is a key feature of traumatic tympanic membrane rupture related to the tympanic membrane status?
Which of the following would most likely NOT contribute to traumatic tympanic membrane rupture?
Which of the following would most likely NOT contribute to traumatic tympanic membrane rupture?
What primarily causes negative middle ear pressure during descent?
What primarily causes negative middle ear pressure during descent?
Which condition can obstruct the Eustachian tube and lead to otitic barotrauma?
Which condition can obstruct the Eustachian tube and lead to otitic barotrauma?
What is a common symptom of otitic barotrauma?
What is a common symptom of otitic barotrauma?
What sign indicates tympanic membrane retraction during an examination?
What sign indicates tympanic membrane retraction during an examination?
In the context of otitic barotrauma, what may happen if rapid descent occurs?
In the context of otitic barotrauma, what may happen if rapid descent occurs?
Which maneuver can help alleviate otitic barotrauma during descent?
Which maneuver can help alleviate otitic barotrauma during descent?
What condition may result from prolonged negative pressure in the middle ear?
What condition may result from prolonged negative pressure in the middle ear?
Which statement about the treatment of otitic barotrauma is true?
Which statement about the treatment of otitic barotrauma is true?
Study Notes
Haematoma Auris
- Causes include direct trauma, spontaneous hemorrhagic diseases, or degenerative vascular diseases.
- Treatment involves aspiration for fluid blood, incision and evacuation for clotted blood, pressure bandages, and prophylactic antibiotics.
- Untreated haematomas can lead to fibrosis and thickening, resulting in deformities known as "cauliflower ear."
Lacerations of the Auricle
- Caused by open trauma such as knife injuries or bites.
- Clinical presentation includes lacerations that may affect the skin and cartilage, with severe cases leading to auricle avulsion.
- Complications include perichondritis and treatment requiring antibiotics and immediate plastic repair.
Thermal Injury of the Auricle
- Auricle is vulnerable to thermal injuries and progressive burns due to its exposed anatomy and lack of insulation.
- Frostbite can occur from prolonged exposure to sub-zero temperatures, potentially leading to tissue death, gangrene, or amputation.
Trauma to the External Canal
- Lacerations can occur from self-infliction or unskilled medical procedures, presenting as mild bloody otorrhoea.
- Complications may include otitis externa, treated with antibiotics and corticosteroid ear drops.
Longitudinal Fracture of the Temporal Bone
- Affects the middle ear, tympanic membrane, and external canal, requiring detailed discussion in middle ear trauma contexts.
Foreign Bodies in the External Auditory Meatus
- Commonly found in children and less so in adults; can be animate (insects) or inanimate (vegetable/plant materials, beads).
- Symptoms may be asymptomatic or include hearing loss, tinnitus, and reflex cough due to vagus nerve irritation.
- Treatment includes ear wash (cautiously), removal with instruments, and potential general anaesthesia for impacted foreign bodies.
Traumatic Tympanic Membrane Rupture
- Results from indirect trauma, such as pressure changes from slaps or explosions, or direct trauma.
- Symptoms include severe transient pain, bloody otorrhoea, hearing loss, and air escaping when blowing the nose.
- Examination findings include blood in the external canal, tympanic membrane perforation, and conductive hearing loss.
Ossicular Disruption
- Occurs from head injuries or middle ear surgeries; presents as hearing loss and tinnitus.
- Investigations may reveal significant conductive hearing loss via pure tone audiometry.
- Treatment involves ossiculoplasty utilizing bone, cartilage, or other materials.
Otitic Barotrauma
- Caused by sudden pressure changes, commonly during airplane descent or diving.
- Symptoms include ear pain, discomfort, and hearing loss; signs consist of tympanic membrane retraction or effusion.
- Preventative measures include avoiding flights with upper respiratory infections and promoting Eustachian tube opening.
Foreign Body in Middle Ear
- Often migrates from an impacted external canal through a ruptured tympanic membrane.
Acoustic Trauma
- Defined as injury to the cochlear organ due to loud sounds, categorized into acute (brief exposure) and chronic (prolonged exposure).
- Symptoms include sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus; preventive measures involve using ear protection and regular hearing screenings.
Barotrauma of the Inner Ear
- Characterized by rapid pressure fluctuations, possibly leading to round window rupture, sensorineural hearing loss, and vertigo.
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This quiz focuses on the treatment options for Auricular Hematoma, commonly known as 'cauliflower ear.' It covers the causes, treatment methods including aspiration and incision, and the consequences of untreated conditions. Test your understanding of this important medical topic!
