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Document Title: ENT Emergencies (2012)
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ENT Emergencies

ENT Emergencies
C. James Holliman, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Director, Center for International Emergency Medicine
M. S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State University
Hershey, PA, U.S.A.
ENT Emergencies
I.  Otalgia
• 

Acute suppurative otitis media

• 

External otitis

• 

Referred from infection, neoplasm, dental

• 

Temperomandibular joint (TMJ)

• 

Herpes Zoster

• 

Mastoiditis

• 

Chrondritis
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ENT Emergencies

A.  Acute Otitis Media: suppurative
•  Diagnosis
Appearance of TM : dull, red, loss of landmarks
Decreased mobility of TM
Hearing Loss
•  Treatment
Antibiotics : Amoxicillin, Septra, Bactrim, Ceclor,
Pediazole (40 mg/Kg/day in pediatrics)
Decongestants ?
Myringotomy ? (rarely needed)
•  Pitfalls
Overdiagnosed ; must have hearing loss
Don’t miss mastoiditis / meningitis

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ENT Emergencies
B.  External Otitis
•  Diagnosis
Normal hearing (unless canal edema or debris)
Pain on movement of pinna
History of swimming, Q-tips, itching
•  Treatment
Topical antibiotics : Cortisporin, Vasocidin
Systemic antibiotics if pinna erythematous
Water avoidance
Clean debris from ear canal
Wick if necessary
Analgesics
•  Pitfalls
Don’t miss chondritis
Failure of treatment or recurrences : patient compliance,
predisposing etiology not eliminated, sensitivity to 6
topical antibiotics, otomycosis
ENT Emergencies

C.  Acute Myringitis (Bullous)
•  Diagnosis
Herpetic-like, painful blebs on TM
Purplish hue
Viral etiology ; Mycoplasma
Fever, hearing loss
•  Treatment
Self-limited
E-Mycin or azithromycin ?
Relieve pain : open blebs ? Auralgan
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ENT Emergencies

D.  Referred Otalgia
•  Diagnosis
Normal ear exam
High index of suspicion : smoking, alcohol
ENT exam : pharyngitis, erupting or infected
dentition, neoplasm
History : hoarseness, odynophagia
•  Treatment
Treat underlying disease
•  Pitfalls
Lack of confidence in ear exam

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ENT Emergencies

E.  TMJ Syndrome
•  Diagnosis
Normal ear exam
Normal hearing
Tender over joint
Crepitus or popping of joint
Ill-fitting dentures or bruxism
•  Treatment
Soft diet
Anti-inflammatory analgesics (Motrin)
Heat
Dental consultation (consider referral to TMJ specialist)
•  Pitfalls
Don’t miss referred otalgia from occult neoplasm
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Frequently overlooked diagnosis
ENT Emergencies

F.  Herpes Zoster
•  Diagnosis
Vesicles appear 24 to 48 hours after otalgia
Other cranial neuropathies may be present
(Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome)
•  Treatment
Systemic steroids early
Secondary infection : antibiotics ?
•  Pitfalls
Impossible diagnosis first 24 hours before
vesicles
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ENT Emergencies

G.  Mastoiditis
•  Diagnosis
Swelling, tenderness, erythemia over mastoid
Hearing loss, febrile, toxic
Otitis media on exam
• 

Treatment
Systemic antibiotics
Admission for IV antibiotics
Drainage of abscess ?
Myringotomy ?

• 

Pitfalls
Too much emphasis on X-rays ; misleading
Not a subtle diagnosis ; patients with it always look
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sick
ENT Emergencies

H.  Chondritis
•  Diagnosis
Exquisite tenderness
Erythema, induration, purulence
•  Treatment
Admission to hospital
IV antibiotics
Drainage and/or debridement
•  Pitfalls
Failure to recognize
Failure to treat aggressively

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ENT Emergencies
II.  Otorrhea DDx :
• 

CSF leak

• 

Acute otitis media with perforation

• 

Infected chronic perforation

• 

Infected cholesteatoma

• 

Infected myringotomy tube

• 

Eczema ear canal

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ENT Emergencies

A.  CSF Leak
•  Diagnosis
History of trauma ; spontaneous leaks rare
Characteristics of fluid
•  Treatment
Neurologic consultation
Systemic antibiotics
Water avoidance
•  Pitfalls
Failure to recognize
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ENT Emergencies
B.  Acute Otitis Media (with perforation)
•  Diagnosis
History : Pain, relief with otorrhea
Examination of TM
•  Treatment
Systemic antibiotics
Water avoidance
Topical antibiotics ? (not all ENT’s think necessary)
Most will resolve spontaneously
•  Pitfalls
Failure to caution regarding water in canal
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ENT Emergencies
C.  Chronic Perforation (infected)
•  Diagnosis
Frequently painless
Usually drainage is foul, recurrent
History of “hole in eardrum”, childhood ear disease
Long history of hearing loss, even when not draining
•  Treatment
Topical antibiotics (Cortisporin)
Systemic antibiotics?
Culture not necessary acutely
Water avoidance
•  Pitfalls
Inadequate follow-up, patient noncompliance
Systemic antibiotics only
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Failure to instruct regarding water in canal
ENT Emergencies
D.  Infected Myringotomy Tube
•  Diagnosis
History of tube placement
Pain may or may not be present
May not be able to see tube
•  Treatment
Systemic antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Bactrim)
Topical antibiotics (Cortisporin)
Water avoidance
•  Pitfalls
Failure to use drops
Failure to instruct regarding water in canal
Inadequate follow-up

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ENT Emergencies

E.  Eczema of Ear Canal
•  Diagnosis
Recurrent external otitis
Chronic itching
Weeping of the canals
• 

• 

Treatment
Topical steroids (Synalar solution 0.01 %, Kenalog
cream 0.025 %)
Pitfalls
Failure to recognize
Treatment with wrong ear drops
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ENT Emergencies
III.  Hearing Loss
• 

Serous otitis media

• 

Severe external otitis

• 

Cerumen

• 

“Sudden” neurosensory hearing loss

• 

Temporal bone fracture

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ENT Emergencies

A.  Serous Otitis Media
•  Diagnosis
Appearance of TM
Mobility of TM
History of preceeding URI or allergy
•  Treatment
Antibiotics ?
Decongestants ?
Antihistamines if allergic symptoms
ENT follow-up
•  Pitfalls
Don’t miss occult neoplasm if otitis is unilateral
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ENT Emergencies
B.  Cerumen impaction
•  Diagnosis
Ear exam
History : Hearing loss after showering
•  Treatment
Irrigation if no history of underlying pathology
Mechanical removal carefully
Chemical softeners (Debrox, Cerumenex, Murine)
Hydrogen peroxide
•  Pitfalls
Over-zealous removal
Sensitivity to softeners
Failure to irrigate after softening

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ENT Emergencies

C.  “Sudden” Neurosensory Hearing Loss
•  Diagnosis
Sudden, often profound loss of hearing
Frequently accompanied by tinnitus, vertigo
Normal TM
•  Treatment
Steroids ?
ENT follow-up ; diagnosis of exclusion
•  Pitfalls
Failure to arrange follow-up
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ENT Emergencies
IV.  Ear Trauma
• 

Temporal bone fracture

• 

Perforated TM

• 

Lacerated pinna

• 

Auricular hematoma

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ENT Emergencies
A.  Temporal Bone Fracture
•  Classification
Longitudinal (75 %) ; parietal force
Hemorrhagic otorrhea, torn TM
Conductive hearing loss
CSF otorrhea common
20 % facial paralysis
Transverse (20 %) ; occipital force
Hemotympanum
Neurosensory hearing loss
Vertigo
50 % facial paralysis
Mixed (5 %)

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ENT Emergencies
Temporal Bone Fracture (cont.)
• Diagnosis
Loss of consciousness frequent but not necessary
Bloody otorrhea or hemotympanum is hallmark
Hearing loss always present
Radiographs have limited value
Skull series have 50 % false negative rate
CT scan for persistent otorrhea or facial paralysis
• Treatment
Observe neurologically as skull fracture
Antibiotics if CSF leak apparent
Hearing loss : no immediate treatment
Steroids have no proven value
Vertigo : treat symptomatically (Meclizine)
Facial paralysis : early exploration if onset immediate
• Pitfalls
Treat foremost as skull fracture
Failure to examine face initially

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ENT Emergencies
B.  Perforated Tympanic Membrane
•  Diagnosis
History : sudden loss of hearing, pain, ? vertigo
Perforation can usually be visualized
•  Treatment
If not contaminated, antibiotics not necessary
If contamined (water) use systemic (and topical ?)
antibiotics
Water avoidance
Most heal spontaneously
•  Pitfalls
Failure to instruct regarding water in canal
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ENT Emergencies

C.  Lacerated Pinna
•  Meticulous skin closure (esp. helix)
•  Direct cartilage suturing rarely necessary
•  Prophylactic antibiotics for staph
•  Local block will facilitate suturing
•  If meatus involved, use wick ; acts as stent to prevent
canal stenosis (pack with cotton)
•  Pressure dressing
•  Close, early follow-up
•  Pitfalls : Failure to stent meatus
Failure to arrange early follow-up
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ENT Emergencies
D.  Auricular Hematoma
•  Diagnosis
Loss of pinna contour
Fluctuance
•  Treatment
Incision, drainage, placement of drain
Pressure dressing
Antibiotics
Close, early follow-up
•  Pitfalls
Aspiration alone rarely successful
Failure to arrange early follow-up
Failure to place pressure dressing

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ENT Emergencies
V.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal
•  General
Grossly assess hearing before and after
removal if possible and record.
Do not attempt removal in uncooperative
child.
Avoid multiple attempts at removal.
Water avoidance before and after removal.
Emergent removal rarely necessary.

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ENT Emergencies
V.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal (cont.)
•  Treatment
Insects : immobilize with mineral oil, alcohol
or xylocaine
Vegetable matter : no water or ear drops
before removal
Suction apparatus useful
Antibiotic ear gtts after removal if canal
inflamed

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ENT Emergencies
V.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal (cont.)
•  Pitfalls
Overly aggressive attempts at removal
Ear drops before removal
Failure to caution regarding water before and
after
Failure to record hearing

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ENT Emergencies
VI.  Rhinorrhea
• 

Allergic rhinitis

• 

Sinusitis

• 

Vasomotor rhinitis

• 

CSF

• 

URI

32
ENT Emergencies
A.  Rhinitis
•  Diagnosis
Duration of symptoms
History of trauma or surgery
Seasonal variation
Other allergy symptoms
Facial pressure or pain in teeth
Characteristics of drainage
•  Treatment
Antihistamines (Claritin : no drowsiness)
Intranasal steroids (Vancenase, Beconase,
Nasalcrom, Nasalide)
Decongestants

33
ENT Emergencies
B.  Acute Sinusitis
•  Diagnosis
Purulent nasal drainage
Radiographic evidence
•  Treatment
Topical decongestants
Systemic decongestants and antihistamines ? (Entex)
Antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Bactrim, Azithromycin)
•  Pitfalls
Over diagnosis based on symptoms or X-ray
Inadequate duration of treatment
CT more accurate and sensitive than plain films
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ENT Emergencies
VII.  Epistaxis
A.  Etiology
•  Nose picking : most common
•  Foreign body
•  Trauma
•  Blood dyscrasias
•  Nasal or sinus neoplasm
•  Nasal or sinus infection
•  Vitamin deficiency
•  Toxic metallic substances
•  Dry mucosa
•  Septal deformity
•  Atrophic rhinitis
•  Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
•  Angiofibroma
•  Cerebral aneurysm rupture
•  Hypertension ? : only if very severe

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ENT Emergencies
VII.  Epistaxis (cont.)
B.  Evaluation
•  Determine site of bleeding if possible
§  Suction and illumination
§  Avoid vasoconstrictors until site is determined
•  Hb, Hct if prolonged or excessive bleeding
•  Coagulation tests if indicated by history
C.  Treatment
•  Vasoconstrictors and anesthesia (cocaine) ; not always needed
•  Pressure for 10 minutes
•  Blood pressure control (questionably helpful)
•  Electro or chemical cautery
•  Correct coagulation abnormalities
•  Anterior nasal packing : if cautery doesn’t work
•  Pterygo palatine injection
•  Posterior nasal packing : if done → the patient must be admitted
•  Operating room
§  Repack / septoplasty
§  Arterial ligation
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ENT Emergencies
VII.  Epistaxis (cont.)
D.  Nasal Packing
•  Consider hospitalization
§  Unreliable patients
§  Poor risk
§  Recurrent bleeders
§  Uncontrolled bleeders
•  Topical and systemic antibiotics (prevent sinusitis)
•  Topical analgesia (cocaine)
•  Type of nasal pack
§  Continuous gauze
§  SMR packs
§  Balloon catheters
•  Bilateral packing is more effective
•  Analgesics for pain and BP control
•  Examine posterior pharynx after packing
•  Leave in place 48 to 72 hours

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ENT Emergencies
VII.  Epistaxis (cont.)
E.  Pitfalls
•  Failure to examine posterior pharynx after “control”
•  Failure to aggressively treat (admit) after multiple
visits
•  Be suspicious of hematemesis
•  Failure to determine site of bleeding
•  Ineffective anterior packing

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ENT Emergencies

VIII.  Nasal Trauma
• 

Fractures

• 

Lacerations

• 

Hematomas

39
ENT Emergencies
A. 

Nasal Fractures
•  Diagnosis
Clinical examination most useful
Radiographs have limited value
Uncommon in young children
•  Treatment
Indications for closed reduction : nasal obstruction or
cosmetic deformity
Timing of therapy is critical
“Open” fractures have low infection rate
Emergent reduction not necessary except to control epistaxis
•  Pitfalls
Failure to recognize septal hematoma
Failure to recognize CSF leak
Failure to arrange timely follow-up
Extent of injury may not be evident for several days
Reduction must take place within 2 weeks
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ENT Emergencies
B. 

Nasal Septal Hematomas
•  Diagnosis
Nasal obstruction is hallmark
Marked increase in septal width
•  Treatment
Incise and drain
Antibiotics (Keflex)
Pack nose both sides
Follow-up 24 hours
•  Pitfalls
Failure to recognize septal hematoma
Aspirated rather than incision & drainage
Failure to arrange 24 hour follow-up
Failure to pack nose

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ENT Emergencies
C.  Nasal Lacerations
Treatment
Meticulous closure
Antibiotic ointment
Early suture removal

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ENT Emergencies
IX. 

Nasal Foreign Bodies
• 
Diagnosis
Frequently presents as unilateral rhinorrhea
Can visualize in nose after decongesting
• 
Treatment
Decongest and anesthetize (cocaine, Pontocaine)
Conservative attempt at removal (alligator forceps)
Antibiotic coverage
• 
Pitfalls
Overzealous attempts at removal
Push foreign body “deeper” in nose
Failure to look for other foreign bodies
Failure to diagnose in young child with otorrhea
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ENT Emergencies
X. 

Sinus Trauma
A.  Frontal Sinus Trauma
• 
Diagnosis
Plain films may miss posterior table fracture
CT scan indicated in all patients where suspicion
of this fracture exists
• 
Treatment
If posterior table or nasofrontal duct involved, may
need exploration
Cosmetic repair for anterior table fractures
• 
Pitfalls
Long-term late sequelae if not diagnosed and
treated appropriately
Failure to obtain CT scan
44
ENT Emergencies
B. 

Maxillary Sinus Trauma
• 

Diagnosis
Fractures frequently visible on plain films
Infraorbital anesthesia, epistaxis

• 

Treatment
Antibiotic prophylaxis
No surgical treatment unless functionally or
cosmetically disabled
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ENT Emergencies
XI.  Vertigo
• 

Diagnosis
Must distinguish vertigo and
dysequilibrium from lightheadedness
and syncope

• 

Treatment
Diazepam (Valium) 5 to 10 mg IV or PO
Meclizine (Antivert) 12.5 to 25 mg PO
Transderm scopolamine
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ENT Emergencies

XII.  Sore Throat
• 

Pharyngitis / tonsillitis

• 

Supraglottitis

• 

Neoplasm

47
ENT Emergencies
A. 

Pharyngitis
• 

Bacterial
Strep (groups A,C,G.)
Neisseria gonorrhea : mild symptoms
Corynebacterium diphtheria : severe symptoms

• 

B. 

Viral
Herpangina : fever, vesicles
Mononucleosis : steroids?
Measles and varicella
Parainfluenza, rhinovirus, Herpes simplex
Pharyngoconjunctival fever (adeno virus)
Cytomegalovirus : mimics mono
Acute lymphonodular pharyngitis : Coxsackie
• 
Fungal
• 
Miscellaneous
• 
Systemic
Supraglottitis (see below)

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ENT Emergencies
XIII.  Difficulty Breathing
•  Supraglottitis
•  Laryngotracheobronchitis
•  Neoplasm
•  Bilateral vocal cord paralysis
•  Tonsillar hypertrophy
•  Angioedema
•  Laryngospasm
•  Psychogenic
•  Foreign body

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ENT Emergencies
A.  Difficulty Breathing : general considerations
•  Evaluation
Must be able to perform indirect exam
Must differentiate stridor from wheezing
Stridor demands immediate diagnosis and treatment
•  Treatment
Know the etiology before attempting to relieve the obstruction.
If acute airway control is necessary, intubate, if possible before
tracheostomy.
Posture to optimize airway
Steroids (delayed benefit)
Racemic epinephrine
Helium – oxygen
8 liters/min Heliox = 40 % helium
Heliox = 80% helium 20 % O2
•  Pitfalls
If laryngeal pathology is present, intubation attempt may precipitate
laryngospasm
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Do not delay airway control if obstruction is probable
ENT Emergencies
B.  Emergent Tracheostomy
•  Cricothyrotomy is usually safer, easier than
tracheostomy
•  Penumothorax following sudden establishment
of airway is not rare
•  Large bore needle technique ?
•  Retrograde wire intubation may be quicker and
better

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ENT Emergencies
C. 

Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
• 
Diagnosis
Age 3 months to 3 years
Slow onset
Low grade fever, croupy cough, URI, hoarse, stridor
X-ray shows “steeple sign”
• 
Treatment
Airway support : may need intubation (rarely)
PO or IM dexamethasone 0.6 mg / kg
Racemic epinephrine aerosol if severe
Humidity (?)
Antibiotics ? (rarely useful)
• 
Pitfalls
Failure to differentiate from epiglottitis
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May require hospitalization
ENT Emergencies
D. 

Acute Epiglottitis
• 
Diagnosis
Age 3 to 7 years
Sudden onset
Sore throat, stridor, high fever, normal voice
X-ray shows “thumbprint sign”
• 
Treatment
Minimal disturbance
Arrange controlled intubation in OR if possible
• 
Pitfalls
Failure to diagnose
Failure to intubate once diagnosed
Precipitate laryngospasm
Tongue blade or mirror
Irritate child (O2, blood draw)
Send to X-ray without airway support
Attempt intubation in ER

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ENT Emergencies
XIV.  Voice Change
•  Laryngitis
•  Vocal nodules
•  Neoplasm
•  Vocal cord paralysis : acute idiopathic ;
common
•  Psychogenic : mouths words, no sound at
all
•  Metabolic
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ENT Emergencies
A.  Voice Change : general considerations
•  Evaluation
Quality of voice : breathy, coarse, hesitant,
non-existent
Duration : persistent or recurrent
Airway patency
Risk factors : smoking, voice abuse,
preceeding URI
•  Pitfalls
Failure to visualize cords (or refer) for
hoarseness present longer than 2 to 3 weeks
Failure to inquire re : airway compromise 55
ENT Emergencies
B.  Acute Laryngitis
•  Diagnosis
Diffusely erythematous vocal cords with or
without edema
Voice abuse or URI history likely
Prolonged symptoms in smoker
•  Treatment
Voice rest
Stop smoking
Humidity
Steroids : useful for singers
Antibiotics ? (seldom useful)
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ENT Emergencies
XIV.  Foreign Body Sensation
•  Foreign body
•  Globus pharyngeus : spasm of
cricopharyngeus muscle
•  Tonsolith
•  Neuralgia

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ENT Emergencies
Foreign Body : general instructions
•  Evaluation
Direct and indirect exam ; look for
mucosal injury
Soft tissue x-rays : recognize the normal
calcified structures
Barium swallow
Follow-up
•  Pitfalls
Inadequate follow-up
Over-reading x-rays
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ENT Emergencies
XV.  Neoplasm
•  Stricture
•  Zenker’s diverticulum
•  Cricopharyngeal spasm
•  Neuromuscular
•  Psychogenic
•  Foreign body

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ENT Emergencies
Difficulty Swallowing : general instructions
•  Evaluation
Weight loss
Persistent or recurrent
Liquids or solids
Regurgitation of undigested food
Aspiration
Indirect exam and esophagogram
•  Pitfalls
Inadequate follow-up
Failure to recognize dehydration
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ENT Emergencies

XVI.  Abscess
•  Peritonsillar
•  Retropharyngeal
•  Prevertebral
•  Neck

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ENT Emergencies

A.  Abscess : General considerations
•  Soft tissue x-rays ; often not helpful
•  CT scan : most reliable
•  Ultrasound
B.  Peritonsillar Abscess
•  Evaluation : Unusual before 48 hours of
symptoms
•  Usually occurs anterior / superior to tonsil
•  Differentiate abscess from cellulitis
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ENT Emergencies
C. 

Other Abscesses
•  Retropharyngeal
Lateral x-rays always abnormal
C-2 normal prevertebral space 1 to 7 mm
C-6 normal prevertebral space 10 to 20 mm
•  Parapharyngeal
Toxic
Diffuse neck swelling and tenderness
Can be difficult to diagnose
•  Cervical adenitis
Usually jugulodigastric
Usually Staph
IV antibiotics, admission
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Incision & drainage if abscessed
ENT Emergencies
Addendum
I.  Antibacterial Otic Drops
A.  With Neomycin
•  Cortisporin
•  Otobiotic
•  Otocort
•  Colymycin
B.  Without Neomycin
•  Aerosporin
•  Lidosporin
•  Pyocidin
•  Chloromycetin
•  Garamycin
•  Vasocidin

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ENT Emergencies
II.  Antibacterial Otic Drops
•  Aqueous merthiolate
•  Cryselate
III.  Otic Drops Without Antibiotics
Name
Auralgan
Tympagesic
Cerumenex

Indications
Pain
Pain
Cerumen

Debrox
Vosol Otic

Cerumen
External otitis

Vosol NC Otic
Domeboro Otic

External otitis
External otitis

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GEMC: ENT Emergencies: Resident Training

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  • 3. ENT Emergencies ENT Emergencies C. James Holliman, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. Professor of Emergency Medicine Director, Center for International Emergency Medicine M. S. Hershey Medical Center Penn State University Hershey, PA, U.S.A.
  • 4. ENT Emergencies I.  Otalgia •  Acute suppurative otitis media •  External otitis •  Referred from infection, neoplasm, dental •  Temperomandibular joint (TMJ) •  Herpes Zoster •  Mastoiditis •  Chrondritis 4
  • 5. ENT Emergencies A.  Acute Otitis Media: suppurative •  Diagnosis Appearance of TM : dull, red, loss of landmarks Decreased mobility of TM Hearing Loss •  Treatment Antibiotics : Amoxicillin, Septra, Bactrim, Ceclor, Pediazole (40 mg/Kg/day in pediatrics) Decongestants ? Myringotomy ? (rarely needed) •  Pitfalls Overdiagnosed ; must have hearing loss Don’t miss mastoiditis / meningitis 5
  • 6. ENT Emergencies B.  External Otitis •  Diagnosis Normal hearing (unless canal edema or debris) Pain on movement of pinna History of swimming, Q-tips, itching •  Treatment Topical antibiotics : Cortisporin, Vasocidin Systemic antibiotics if pinna erythematous Water avoidance Clean debris from ear canal Wick if necessary Analgesics •  Pitfalls Don’t miss chondritis Failure of treatment or recurrences : patient compliance, predisposing etiology not eliminated, sensitivity to 6 topical antibiotics, otomycosis
  • 7. ENT Emergencies C.  Acute Myringitis (Bullous) •  Diagnosis Herpetic-like, painful blebs on TM Purplish hue Viral etiology ; Mycoplasma Fever, hearing loss •  Treatment Self-limited E-Mycin or azithromycin ? Relieve pain : open blebs ? Auralgan 7
  • 8. ENT Emergencies D.  Referred Otalgia •  Diagnosis Normal ear exam High index of suspicion : smoking, alcohol ENT exam : pharyngitis, erupting or infected dentition, neoplasm History : hoarseness, odynophagia •  Treatment Treat underlying disease •  Pitfalls Lack of confidence in ear exam 8
  • 9. ENT Emergencies E.  TMJ Syndrome •  Diagnosis Normal ear exam Normal hearing Tender over joint Crepitus or popping of joint Ill-fitting dentures or bruxism •  Treatment Soft diet Anti-inflammatory analgesics (Motrin) Heat Dental consultation (consider referral to TMJ specialist) •  Pitfalls Don’t miss referred otalgia from occult neoplasm 9 Frequently overlooked diagnosis
  • 10. ENT Emergencies F.  Herpes Zoster •  Diagnosis Vesicles appear 24 to 48 hours after otalgia Other cranial neuropathies may be present (Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome) •  Treatment Systemic steroids early Secondary infection : antibiotics ? •  Pitfalls Impossible diagnosis first 24 hours before vesicles 10
  • 11. ENT Emergencies G.  Mastoiditis •  Diagnosis Swelling, tenderness, erythemia over mastoid Hearing loss, febrile, toxic Otitis media on exam •  Treatment Systemic antibiotics Admission for IV antibiotics Drainage of abscess ? Myringotomy ? •  Pitfalls Too much emphasis on X-rays ; misleading Not a subtle diagnosis ; patients with it always look 11 sick
  • 12. ENT Emergencies H.  Chondritis •  Diagnosis Exquisite tenderness Erythema, induration, purulence •  Treatment Admission to hospital IV antibiotics Drainage and/or debridement •  Pitfalls Failure to recognize Failure to treat aggressively 12
  • 13. ENT Emergencies II.  Otorrhea DDx : •  CSF leak •  Acute otitis media with perforation •  Infected chronic perforation •  Infected cholesteatoma •  Infected myringotomy tube •  Eczema ear canal 13
  • 14. ENT Emergencies A.  CSF Leak •  Diagnosis History of trauma ; spontaneous leaks rare Characteristics of fluid •  Treatment Neurologic consultation Systemic antibiotics Water avoidance •  Pitfalls Failure to recognize 14
  • 15. ENT Emergencies B.  Acute Otitis Media (with perforation) •  Diagnosis History : Pain, relief with otorrhea Examination of TM •  Treatment Systemic antibiotics Water avoidance Topical antibiotics ? (not all ENT’s think necessary) Most will resolve spontaneously •  Pitfalls Failure to caution regarding water in canal 15
  • 16. ENT Emergencies C.  Chronic Perforation (infected) •  Diagnosis Frequently painless Usually drainage is foul, recurrent History of “hole in eardrum”, childhood ear disease Long history of hearing loss, even when not draining •  Treatment Topical antibiotics (Cortisporin) Systemic antibiotics? Culture not necessary acutely Water avoidance •  Pitfalls Inadequate follow-up, patient noncompliance Systemic antibiotics only 16 Failure to instruct regarding water in canal
  • 17. ENT Emergencies D.  Infected Myringotomy Tube •  Diagnosis History of tube placement Pain may or may not be present May not be able to see tube •  Treatment Systemic antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Bactrim) Topical antibiotics (Cortisporin) Water avoidance •  Pitfalls Failure to use drops Failure to instruct regarding water in canal Inadequate follow-up 17
  • 18. ENT Emergencies E.  Eczema of Ear Canal •  Diagnosis Recurrent external otitis Chronic itching Weeping of the canals •  •  Treatment Topical steroids (Synalar solution 0.01 %, Kenalog cream 0.025 %) Pitfalls Failure to recognize Treatment with wrong ear drops 18
  • 19. ENT Emergencies III.  Hearing Loss •  Serous otitis media •  Severe external otitis •  Cerumen •  “Sudden” neurosensory hearing loss •  Temporal bone fracture 19
  • 20. ENT Emergencies A.  Serous Otitis Media •  Diagnosis Appearance of TM Mobility of TM History of preceeding URI or allergy •  Treatment Antibiotics ? Decongestants ? Antihistamines if allergic symptoms ENT follow-up •  Pitfalls Don’t miss occult neoplasm if otitis is unilateral 20
  • 21. ENT Emergencies B.  Cerumen impaction •  Diagnosis Ear exam History : Hearing loss after showering •  Treatment Irrigation if no history of underlying pathology Mechanical removal carefully Chemical softeners (Debrox, Cerumenex, Murine) Hydrogen peroxide •  Pitfalls Over-zealous removal Sensitivity to softeners Failure to irrigate after softening 21
  • 22. ENT Emergencies C.  “Sudden” Neurosensory Hearing Loss •  Diagnosis Sudden, often profound loss of hearing Frequently accompanied by tinnitus, vertigo Normal TM •  Treatment Steroids ? ENT follow-up ; diagnosis of exclusion •  Pitfalls Failure to arrange follow-up 22
  • 23. ENT Emergencies IV.  Ear Trauma •  Temporal bone fracture •  Perforated TM •  Lacerated pinna •  Auricular hematoma 23
  • 24. ENT Emergencies A.  Temporal Bone Fracture •  Classification Longitudinal (75 %) ; parietal force Hemorrhagic otorrhea, torn TM Conductive hearing loss CSF otorrhea common 20 % facial paralysis Transverse (20 %) ; occipital force Hemotympanum Neurosensory hearing loss Vertigo 50 % facial paralysis Mixed (5 %) 24
  • 25. ENT Emergencies Temporal Bone Fracture (cont.) • Diagnosis Loss of consciousness frequent but not necessary Bloody otorrhea or hemotympanum is hallmark Hearing loss always present Radiographs have limited value Skull series have 50 % false negative rate CT scan for persistent otorrhea or facial paralysis • Treatment Observe neurologically as skull fracture Antibiotics if CSF leak apparent Hearing loss : no immediate treatment Steroids have no proven value Vertigo : treat symptomatically (Meclizine) Facial paralysis : early exploration if onset immediate • Pitfalls Treat foremost as skull fracture Failure to examine face initially 25
  • 26. ENT Emergencies B.  Perforated Tympanic Membrane •  Diagnosis History : sudden loss of hearing, pain, ? vertigo Perforation can usually be visualized •  Treatment If not contaminated, antibiotics not necessary If contamined (water) use systemic (and topical ?) antibiotics Water avoidance Most heal spontaneously •  Pitfalls Failure to instruct regarding water in canal 26
  • 27. ENT Emergencies C.  Lacerated Pinna •  Meticulous skin closure (esp. helix) •  Direct cartilage suturing rarely necessary •  Prophylactic antibiotics for staph •  Local block will facilitate suturing •  If meatus involved, use wick ; acts as stent to prevent canal stenosis (pack with cotton) •  Pressure dressing •  Close, early follow-up •  Pitfalls : Failure to stent meatus Failure to arrange early follow-up 27
  • 28. ENT Emergencies D.  Auricular Hematoma •  Diagnosis Loss of pinna contour Fluctuance •  Treatment Incision, drainage, placement of drain Pressure dressing Antibiotics Close, early follow-up •  Pitfalls Aspiration alone rarely successful Failure to arrange early follow-up Failure to place pressure dressing 28
  • 29. ENT Emergencies V.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal •  General Grossly assess hearing before and after removal if possible and record. Do not attempt removal in uncooperative child. Avoid multiple attempts at removal. Water avoidance before and after removal. Emergent removal rarely necessary. 29
  • 30. ENT Emergencies V.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal (cont.) •  Treatment Insects : immobilize with mineral oil, alcohol or xylocaine Vegetable matter : no water or ear drops before removal Suction apparatus useful Antibiotic ear gtts after removal if canal inflamed 30
  • 31. ENT Emergencies V.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal (cont.) •  Pitfalls Overly aggressive attempts at removal Ear drops before removal Failure to caution regarding water before and after Failure to record hearing 31
  • 32. ENT Emergencies VI.  Rhinorrhea •  Allergic rhinitis •  Sinusitis •  Vasomotor rhinitis •  CSF •  URI 32
  • 33. ENT Emergencies A.  Rhinitis •  Diagnosis Duration of symptoms History of trauma or surgery Seasonal variation Other allergy symptoms Facial pressure or pain in teeth Characteristics of drainage •  Treatment Antihistamines (Claritin : no drowsiness) Intranasal steroids (Vancenase, Beconase, Nasalcrom, Nasalide) Decongestants 33
  • 34. ENT Emergencies B.  Acute Sinusitis •  Diagnosis Purulent nasal drainage Radiographic evidence •  Treatment Topical decongestants Systemic decongestants and antihistamines ? (Entex) Antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Bactrim, Azithromycin) •  Pitfalls Over diagnosis based on symptoms or X-ray Inadequate duration of treatment CT more accurate and sensitive than plain films 34
  • 35. ENT Emergencies VII.  Epistaxis A.  Etiology •  Nose picking : most common •  Foreign body •  Trauma •  Blood dyscrasias •  Nasal or sinus neoplasm •  Nasal or sinus infection •  Vitamin deficiency •  Toxic metallic substances •  Dry mucosa •  Septal deformity •  Atrophic rhinitis •  Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia •  Angiofibroma •  Cerebral aneurysm rupture •  Hypertension ? : only if very severe 35
  • 36. ENT Emergencies VII.  Epistaxis (cont.) B.  Evaluation •  Determine site of bleeding if possible §  Suction and illumination §  Avoid vasoconstrictors until site is determined •  Hb, Hct if prolonged or excessive bleeding •  Coagulation tests if indicated by history C.  Treatment •  Vasoconstrictors and anesthesia (cocaine) ; not always needed •  Pressure for 10 minutes •  Blood pressure control (questionably helpful) •  Electro or chemical cautery •  Correct coagulation abnormalities •  Anterior nasal packing : if cautery doesn’t work •  Pterygo palatine injection •  Posterior nasal packing : if done → the patient must be admitted •  Operating room §  Repack / septoplasty §  Arterial ligation 36
  • 37. ENT Emergencies VII.  Epistaxis (cont.) D.  Nasal Packing •  Consider hospitalization §  Unreliable patients §  Poor risk §  Recurrent bleeders §  Uncontrolled bleeders •  Topical and systemic antibiotics (prevent sinusitis) •  Topical analgesia (cocaine) •  Type of nasal pack §  Continuous gauze §  SMR packs §  Balloon catheters •  Bilateral packing is more effective •  Analgesics for pain and BP control •  Examine posterior pharynx after packing •  Leave in place 48 to 72 hours 37
  • 38. ENT Emergencies VII.  Epistaxis (cont.) E.  Pitfalls •  Failure to examine posterior pharynx after “control” •  Failure to aggressively treat (admit) after multiple visits •  Be suspicious of hematemesis •  Failure to determine site of bleeding •  Ineffective anterior packing 38
  • 39. ENT Emergencies VIII.  Nasal Trauma •  Fractures •  Lacerations •  Hematomas 39
  • 40. ENT Emergencies A.  Nasal Fractures •  Diagnosis Clinical examination most useful Radiographs have limited value Uncommon in young children •  Treatment Indications for closed reduction : nasal obstruction or cosmetic deformity Timing of therapy is critical “Open” fractures have low infection rate Emergent reduction not necessary except to control epistaxis •  Pitfalls Failure to recognize septal hematoma Failure to recognize CSF leak Failure to arrange timely follow-up Extent of injury may not be evident for several days Reduction must take place within 2 weeks 40
  • 41. ENT Emergencies B.  Nasal Septal Hematomas •  Diagnosis Nasal obstruction is hallmark Marked increase in septal width •  Treatment Incise and drain Antibiotics (Keflex) Pack nose both sides Follow-up 24 hours •  Pitfalls Failure to recognize septal hematoma Aspirated rather than incision & drainage Failure to arrange 24 hour follow-up Failure to pack nose 41
  • 42. ENT Emergencies C.  Nasal Lacerations Treatment Meticulous closure Antibiotic ointment Early suture removal 42
  • 43. ENT Emergencies IX.  Nasal Foreign Bodies •  Diagnosis Frequently presents as unilateral rhinorrhea Can visualize in nose after decongesting •  Treatment Decongest and anesthetize (cocaine, Pontocaine) Conservative attempt at removal (alligator forceps) Antibiotic coverage •  Pitfalls Overzealous attempts at removal Push foreign body “deeper” in nose Failure to look for other foreign bodies Failure to diagnose in young child with otorrhea 43
  • 44. ENT Emergencies X.  Sinus Trauma A.  Frontal Sinus Trauma •  Diagnosis Plain films may miss posterior table fracture CT scan indicated in all patients where suspicion of this fracture exists •  Treatment If posterior table or nasofrontal duct involved, may need exploration Cosmetic repair for anterior table fractures •  Pitfalls Long-term late sequelae if not diagnosed and treated appropriately Failure to obtain CT scan 44
  • 45. ENT Emergencies B.  Maxillary Sinus Trauma •  Diagnosis Fractures frequently visible on plain films Infraorbital anesthesia, epistaxis •  Treatment Antibiotic prophylaxis No surgical treatment unless functionally or cosmetically disabled 45
  • 46. ENT Emergencies XI.  Vertigo •  Diagnosis Must distinguish vertigo and dysequilibrium from lightheadedness and syncope •  Treatment Diazepam (Valium) 5 to 10 mg IV or PO Meclizine (Antivert) 12.5 to 25 mg PO Transderm scopolamine 46
  • 47. ENT Emergencies XII.  Sore Throat •  Pharyngitis / tonsillitis •  Supraglottitis •  Neoplasm 47
  • 48. ENT Emergencies A.  Pharyngitis •  Bacterial Strep (groups A,C,G.) Neisseria gonorrhea : mild symptoms Corynebacterium diphtheria : severe symptoms •  B.  Viral Herpangina : fever, vesicles Mononucleosis : steroids? Measles and varicella Parainfluenza, rhinovirus, Herpes simplex Pharyngoconjunctival fever (adeno virus) Cytomegalovirus : mimics mono Acute lymphonodular pharyngitis : Coxsackie •  Fungal •  Miscellaneous •  Systemic Supraglottitis (see below) 48
  • 49. ENT Emergencies XIII.  Difficulty Breathing •  Supraglottitis •  Laryngotracheobronchitis •  Neoplasm •  Bilateral vocal cord paralysis •  Tonsillar hypertrophy •  Angioedema •  Laryngospasm •  Psychogenic •  Foreign body 49
  • 50. ENT Emergencies A.  Difficulty Breathing : general considerations •  Evaluation Must be able to perform indirect exam Must differentiate stridor from wheezing Stridor demands immediate diagnosis and treatment •  Treatment Know the etiology before attempting to relieve the obstruction. If acute airway control is necessary, intubate, if possible before tracheostomy. Posture to optimize airway Steroids (delayed benefit) Racemic epinephrine Helium – oxygen 8 liters/min Heliox = 40 % helium Heliox = 80% helium 20 % O2 •  Pitfalls If laryngeal pathology is present, intubation attempt may precipitate laryngospasm 50 Do not delay airway control if obstruction is probable
  • 51. ENT Emergencies B.  Emergent Tracheostomy •  Cricothyrotomy is usually safer, easier than tracheostomy •  Penumothorax following sudden establishment of airway is not rare •  Large bore needle technique ? •  Retrograde wire intubation may be quicker and better 51
  • 52. ENT Emergencies C.  Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup) •  Diagnosis Age 3 months to 3 years Slow onset Low grade fever, croupy cough, URI, hoarse, stridor X-ray shows “steeple sign” •  Treatment Airway support : may need intubation (rarely) PO or IM dexamethasone 0.6 mg / kg Racemic epinephrine aerosol if severe Humidity (?) Antibiotics ? (rarely useful) •  Pitfalls Failure to differentiate from epiglottitis 52 May require hospitalization
  • 53. ENT Emergencies D.  Acute Epiglottitis •  Diagnosis Age 3 to 7 years Sudden onset Sore throat, stridor, high fever, normal voice X-ray shows “thumbprint sign” •  Treatment Minimal disturbance Arrange controlled intubation in OR if possible •  Pitfalls Failure to diagnose Failure to intubate once diagnosed Precipitate laryngospasm Tongue blade or mirror Irritate child (O2, blood draw) Send to X-ray without airway support Attempt intubation in ER 53
  • 54. ENT Emergencies XIV.  Voice Change •  Laryngitis •  Vocal nodules •  Neoplasm •  Vocal cord paralysis : acute idiopathic ; common •  Psychogenic : mouths words, no sound at all •  Metabolic 54
  • 55. ENT Emergencies A.  Voice Change : general considerations •  Evaluation Quality of voice : breathy, coarse, hesitant, non-existent Duration : persistent or recurrent Airway patency Risk factors : smoking, voice abuse, preceeding URI •  Pitfalls Failure to visualize cords (or refer) for hoarseness present longer than 2 to 3 weeks Failure to inquire re : airway compromise 55
  • 56. ENT Emergencies B.  Acute Laryngitis •  Diagnosis Diffusely erythematous vocal cords with or without edema Voice abuse or URI history likely Prolonged symptoms in smoker •  Treatment Voice rest Stop smoking Humidity Steroids : useful for singers Antibiotics ? (seldom useful) 56
  • 57. ENT Emergencies XIV.  Foreign Body Sensation •  Foreign body •  Globus pharyngeus : spasm of cricopharyngeus muscle •  Tonsolith •  Neuralgia 57
  • 58. ENT Emergencies Foreign Body : general instructions •  Evaluation Direct and indirect exam ; look for mucosal injury Soft tissue x-rays : recognize the normal calcified structures Barium swallow Follow-up •  Pitfalls Inadequate follow-up Over-reading x-rays 58
  • 59. ENT Emergencies XV.  Neoplasm •  Stricture •  Zenker’s diverticulum •  Cricopharyngeal spasm •  Neuromuscular •  Psychogenic •  Foreign body 59
  • 60. ENT Emergencies Difficulty Swallowing : general instructions •  Evaluation Weight loss Persistent or recurrent Liquids or solids Regurgitation of undigested food Aspiration Indirect exam and esophagogram •  Pitfalls Inadequate follow-up Failure to recognize dehydration 60
  • 61. ENT Emergencies XVI.  Abscess •  Peritonsillar •  Retropharyngeal •  Prevertebral •  Neck 61
  • 62. ENT Emergencies A.  Abscess : General considerations •  Soft tissue x-rays ; often not helpful •  CT scan : most reliable •  Ultrasound B.  Peritonsillar Abscess •  Evaluation : Unusual before 48 hours of symptoms •  Usually occurs anterior / superior to tonsil •  Differentiate abscess from cellulitis 62
  • 63. ENT Emergencies C.  Other Abscesses •  Retropharyngeal Lateral x-rays always abnormal C-2 normal prevertebral space 1 to 7 mm C-6 normal prevertebral space 10 to 20 mm •  Parapharyngeal Toxic Diffuse neck swelling and tenderness Can be difficult to diagnose •  Cervical adenitis Usually jugulodigastric Usually Staph IV antibiotics, admission 63 Incision & drainage if abscessed
  • 64. ENT Emergencies Addendum I.  Antibacterial Otic Drops A.  With Neomycin •  Cortisporin •  Otobiotic •  Otocort •  Colymycin B.  Without Neomycin •  Aerosporin •  Lidosporin •  Pyocidin •  Chloromycetin •  Garamycin •  Vasocidin 64
  • 65. ENT Emergencies II.  Antibacterial Otic Drops •  Aqueous merthiolate •  Cryselate III.  Otic Drops Without Antibiotics Name Auralgan Tympagesic Cerumenex Indications Pain Pain Cerumen Debrox Vosol Otic Cerumen External otitis Vosol NC Otic Domeboro Otic External otitis External otitis 65