24 Questions
Which type of cellulitis is more common, but still associated with severe complications?
Preseptal cellulitis
What are the typical responsible organisms for preseptal cellulitis?
Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
What imaging is not indicated for preseptal cellulitis unless orbital cellulitis or a lid abscess is suspected?
MRI or CT
What is the recommended treatment for preseptal cellulitis?
Oral antibiotics such as co-amoxiclav
Which organism is NOT mentioned as a common causative organism of the condition described?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is a common symptom associated with the condition?
Double vision
What is a typical choice for intravenous antibiotics mentioned in the text?
Ceftazidime
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring optic nerve function initially?
Every 4 hours
What is a possible investigation mentioned for this condition?
High-resolution CT of the orbit, sinuses and brain
What may warrant an emergency canthotomy/cantholysis?
Optic disc swelling
What may be performed if there is a lack of response to antibiotics or very severe sinus disease?
Drainage of infected sinuses
What may prompt the consideration of surgical intervention?
Deterioration in optic nerve function
True or false: Preseptal cellulitis is less serious than orbital cellulitis?
True
True or false: Imaging with MRI or CT is always indicated for diagnosing preseptal cellulitis?
False
True or false: Preseptal cellulitis may progress to orbital cellulitis?
True
True or false: The recommended treatment for preseptal cellulitis includes oral antibiotics such as co-amoxiclav?
True
Orbital cellulitis is more common in adults than in children.
False
Streptococcus pneumoniae is not a common causative organism of orbital cellulitis.
False
Infection can spread from preseptal cellulitis to cause orbital cellulitis.
True
Blood cultures are not indicated as part of the investigations for orbital cellulitis.
False
Optic nerve compression is not a concern in cases of orbital cellulitis.
False
Antibiotics are typically given orally for the treatment of orbital cellulitis.
False
Drainage of an orbital abscess should be considered at an early stage.
True
Choroidal folds are not present on fundus examination in cases of orbital cellulitis.
False
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