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ð Definition of AOM
ð Pain Management
ð Initial Observation vs. Antibacterial treatment
ð Antibiotic Choice
ð Preventative Measures
ð Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common
infection for which antibacterial agents are
prescribed for children in the United States.
ð Symptoms include:
Otalgia, or pulling of the ear in an infant
Irritability in an infant or toddler
Otorrhea, and/or fever
d. Otorrhea
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Signs or symptoms of middle-ear inflammation is indicated by:
Ossicles
üM intact, no
effusion/erythema, no
fluid level, no bulge
Light Reflex
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ð diagnostic certainty
ð age
ð illness severity
ð assurance of follow-up
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ð Diagnose AOM
ð Manage the pain
ð Decide on observation vs. antibacterial
treatment
ð Choose an antibiotic
ð Monitor and follow up
ð Encourage preventative measures
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