quick reference


pathophysiology

  • Most Common Pathogens: S. pneumo, H. flu, M. cat
  • MC Viral or 2/2 URI (eustacian tube swelling!)

epidemiology / etiology


clinical features


diagnosis


treatment

-Watch and wait for 2-3 days

  • If still feverish / untreated by OTC pain meds and rest
    -Antibiotics
  • <2yo or Severe (otorrhea) = 10 days
  • 3yo - 10yo = 7 days
  • 10 yo = 5 days

  • Amoxicillin
  • If PCN Allergy: cephalosporins, macrolides
  • Failed firstline treatment: augmentin, cephalosporins

other