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Under the Microscope Jonathan, a surgical technology student, was given his assi

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Question

Under the Microscope Jonathan, a surgical technology student, was given his assignments for the next day: to be in the ENT room and scrub four BMT cases. This evening he was researching the cases so he would know about them and how he might best be prepared. 2. What would the pre-operative diagnosis be for 3. Which part of the anatomy is involved and where will 4. Which bacteria typically cause the condition that these cases? the incision(s) be made? requires the surgical intervention? 1. What age group would his patients most likely be in?

Explanation / Answer

Case 1: What age group would his patients most likely be in?

The patients mostly will children from 6 months to 12 years age

Case 2: What would be preoperative diagnosis for these cases?

Chronic otitis media

Case 3: Which part of the anatomy is involved where will the incision is made?

Bilateral myringotomy tubes and adenoidectomy- A fresh myringotomy was made in the anterior inferior quadrant.

Case 4: Which bacteria typically cause the condition that require surgical intervention?

The most common bacteria isolated from the middle ear in AOM are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Staphylococcus aureus.