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11 Cards in this Set
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What deep neck space is posterior to the esophagus?
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Retropharyngeal space
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What does the retropharyngeal space contain?
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Lymphatics draining to the middle ears, sinuses, nasopharynx
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What is the retropharyngeal space contiguus with?
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Posterior mediastinum
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What does the Parapharyngeal space contain?
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Carotid sheaths
Cranial nerves Lymph nodes |
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What bacterial infection has similar presentation to retropharyngeal abscess?
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Epiglottitis dt H. flu
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In what age group are retropharyngeal abscesses most common?
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Children under 4 yrs old - most URI's
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In what age group are peritonsillar abscesses most common?
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Older children/young adults
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Which is more common, retropharyngeal or peritonsillar?
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Peritonsillar
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What is a clinical finding that is strongly suggestive of retropharyngeal infection?
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REfusal to passively move neck due to pain
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What is the first imaging test you should order in a patient with suspected deep space infection?
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Lateral cervical XRay of neck
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What finding on the lateral xray indicates rps abscess? Epiglottitis?
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Widening >10mm - RPS abscess
Thumb sign - epiglottitis |
