| The pediatric tympanic membrane: see it, describe it, treat it. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12961791 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute otitis media (AOM) is one of the most common childhood conditions for which antibiotics are prescribed, often unnecessarily. Current medical literature focuses on the treatment of AOM, appropriate antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance. Placing more emphasis on examination and description of the tympanic membrane (TM) reduces the over-diagnosing of AOM and concerns associated with antibiotic use. A thorough examination of the ear must be performed in order to make an accurate diagnosis. This article presents a three-step technique to assist providers to perform pneumatic otoscopy, visualize the TM, describe their findings, and subsequently treat AOM. |
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Authors:
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Keith McDivitt |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Volume: 21 ISSN: 1064-3842 ISO Abbreviation: ORL Head Neck Nurs Publication Date: 2003 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-09-09 Completed Date: 2003-10-17 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9206573 Medline TA: ORL Head Neck Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 14-7 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Montana, USA. keith.mcdivitt@mail.ihs.gov |
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Acute Disease Age Factors Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Child Child, Preschool Diagnostic Techniques, Otological / nursing Humans Infant Nurse's Role Otitis Media / classification, diagnosis*, therapy* Otoscopy / methods, nursing Patient Selection Pediatric Nursing / methods Physical Examination / methods, nursing Recurrence Tympanic Membrane / pathology* |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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