Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

What is the management for infectious uveitis? _____ + topical corticosteroid & topical cycloplegics

_____ may present with crusting of the eyelashes, thickened eyelid margins, and a history of waking with eyelashes stuck together

Uveitis aetiology is split into: _____ Infectious = e.g. HSV, VZV, CMV; bacterial keratitis, scleritis, syphilis, lyme disease, TB Idiopathic = most common

Uveitis can result in permenant _____ of not treated

How should patients with suspected eczema herpeticum be managed? _____ and IV acyclovir

Eczema herpiticum is a severe skin infection caused by _____

Hint: Pathogen

Eczema herpeticum infection usually occurs in _____ with a history of atopic dermatitis (e.g. eczema)

Hint: Infants/Children/Adults/Elderly

Patients with intermittent ischaemia can predict _____