Otitis media

Otitis media, otherwise known as an ear infection, is a very common occurrence in children seven months up to fifteen years of age. Specifically, this type of ear infection is categorized as an inflammation of the middle ear, and subcategorized into either acute otitis or chronic otitis media. It begins with a bacterial or viral infection from the throat that spreads into the ear, causing a fluid backup in the middle part of the ear. “It is estimated that, by the time they reach two years of age

Childhood Infections Acute Otitis Media 1. What are the symptoms and causes of this condition? How does it differ from external otitis? Why are children more susceptible to this condition than are adults? What are some of the potential complications? Acute Otitis Media is the term used to describe many inflammatory and infectious conditions in the middle ear that can be caused by either bacterial or viral infection that is often caused by another illness such as cold or flu. There are many signs

Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) can be defined as, “The presence of fluid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of acute ear infection” (Pediatrics, 2004). It can be said that OME is an invisible disorder, as there are no immediate signs or symptoms of an acute ear infection such as ear pain, fever, or displeasure (Williamson, 2007). However, OME can have very significant consequences in the life of a child. Early identification and monitoring of OME can combat against possible speech and

Acute Otitis Media (AOM), inflammation or infection of the middle ear, is an illness most parents have had experience with. Countless hours of lost sleep and worry secondary to their child’s pain and distress can keep even the most seasoned parents awake at night. Before the age of 36 months, 83% of children will experience 1 or more ear infections and AOM is the most common reason for office visits of preschoolers in the United States (Zhou, Shefer, Kong & Nuorti, 2008). The graphic below serves

Otitis Media is a condition that involves the middle ear that presents with inflammation. Otitis Media with effusion can result with transudation from the middle ear vessels that can lead to chronic effusion if symptoms are not present (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2015). Acute otitis media often presents with purulent drainage in the middle ear, fever, otorrhea, and otalgia. Chronic OM is present when the inflammation occurs over 3 months. Approximately 75% of children by their third

Otitis media with Effusion (OME) The Ear The ear is made up of an outer (external), middle and inner ear. The outer and middle ear is mainly involved in transmitting sounds to the inner ear where that sound is processed. The first step in this process involves sound waves entering the external auditory canal and passing the tympanic membrane (otherwise known as the eardrum- this separates the outer ear from the middle ear)( Vander A, Sherman J, Luciano D, 2001). As small air molecules (sound) passes

increase the risk of chronic suppurative otitis media (Sabella, 2000). It seems that well-serviced swimming pool may help in clearing discharges from the middle ear space(Pringle, 1993). However, some studies suggested this may not be the case (Lee, Youk, & Goldstein, 1999). And a more recent international investigation suggested swimming pools with improved hygienic facilities have no obvious benefit to other otitis media subtypes such as acute otitis media(Bernard, Carbonnelle, Dumont, & Nickmilder

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chronic infection? Some of the most common organisms present in chronic suppurative otitis media are, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Wright & Safranek, 2009). Furthermore, many anaerobes and fungi may grow concurrently with the above mentioned species. However, P aeruginosa is the most typically found organism in an estimated 48-98% of patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (Aarhus, Tambs, Kvestad, & Engdahl, 2015) 2. What is your immediate treatment plan

Research Integration EBT1 Task 2 Types of Sources of Evidence/Appropriateness/Classifications The article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) that addresses acute otitis media (AOM) is a filtered resource. This article is appropriate for use in nursing practice as it establishes diagnosis and management guidelines for the treatment of AOM. In addition the article recommends treatment options for the symptoms of AOM and addresses