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What is Ludwig's angina most commonly?
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a polymicrobial disease of mixed aerobic-anaerobic bacterial orgin
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What are peritonsillar abscesses?
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most commonly polymicrobial and occur in patients between 20-40 yrs old
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Retropharyngeal abscess?
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usually polymicrobial with strep an s.aureus most commonly isolated aerobic
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What are most common facial fxs?
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1)nasal 2)zygomatic fxs 3)mandibular fxs
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What are the LeFort Classifications?
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1)a horizontal:alveloar process of maxilla moves on exam
2)pyramidal:alveolar process and nose move on exam 3)craniofacial disjunction:dish face appearance with gross instability |
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What does posterior epistaxis usually involve?
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sphenopalatine artery
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What do patients with peripheral vertigo complain of?
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auditory symptoms
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should you replace avulsed primary teeth?
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no
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What is peripheral vertigo associated with?
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vertigo nystagmus
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What is central vertigo associated with?
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neurologic findings and gradual onset
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What should any patient with malocclusion after trauma be assumed to have?
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mandibular fx
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What is the most common cause of ludwig's angina?
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dental disease
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How is the dx of peritonsillitis made?
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usually clinically
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What is the abx of choice for peritonsillitis?
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pcn
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What does anterior epistaxis involve?
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kiesselbach's plexus and 90% of all bleeds
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