EXAM 7: EARS/EYES/BIOTERRORISM

Tinnitus S/S

ringing in the ears- early hearing loss

Eustachian Tubes Function

regulates pressure behind the ear drum [dys- popping, pain, pressure]

Cochlea Function

converts vibratory sound waves so auditory [viii] nerve can translate

Semicircular Canals Function

senses movement of the head [dys- dizzy]

Tympanic Membrane [Ear Drum] Function

vibrates w sound waves, appears pearly/shiny [cone of light]- no reflection means too much fluid, bulging instead of tight

Repeat Eustachian Tube Infections Side Effects

hearing loss, ear drum rupture, otitis media, pain, pressure, fullness, nose symp

Cataracts S/S

cloudy lens, blurred vision, difficulty seeing in low light, yellowing of vision

Cholesteatoma S/S

growth in the middle ear- drainage, hearing loss, fullness

Bioterrorism Event Indication/Interventions

cluster of unusual illness concentrated in one area- notify public health/CDC, isolate symptomatic pts

Macular Degeneration S/S

central vision loss [amsler grid- missing vision in the middle]

Vestibular Disorders S/S

dizzy [vertigo]- fall risk

SALT Triage

sort, assess [resp, loc, major hemorrhage], life saving measures, transport, expectant- dead

Category A Bioterrorism Agents

most harmful, deadliest, easiest to spread [inhaled anthrax]

Glaucoma Risk Factors

genetics, >55

Otitis Media Risk Factors

middle ear infection- children

Retinal Detachment Goal/S/S

put it back- floaters, flashes of light, black curtain across vision

MSI Purpose/Examples/Considerations

triage sys to do greatest amount of good w limited resources- anything that overwhelms local resources- weather

Preparing for Disasters

plan, practice

Diabetic Retinopathy S/S/ Interventions

floaters, vision loss- annual eye exams

Tag Designation/Criteria

green- walking wounded, unaffected by delayed care, yellow- can wait for tx, red- immediate tx or will be deadly, black- dead or die w tx

Presbyopia

age related vision loss