Flashcards in Ch. 382 Deck (6)
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1
Q
Space located between the pharynx and the cervical vertebrae and extending down into the superior mediastinum
A
Retropharyngeal space
2
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Space bounded by the pharynx medially, the carotid sheath posteriorly, and the muscles of the styloid process laterally
A
Lateral pharyngeal space
3
Q
3 stages of infected node
A
1) Cellulitis 2) Phlegmon 3) Abscess
4
Q
Retropharyngeal abscess occurs most commonly in what age group
A
Children younger than 3-4 yr
5
Q
____ provides the definitive diagnosis of neck abscess
A
Incision and drainage and culture of an abscessed node
6
Q
Peritonsillar cellulitis and/or abscess___ should be considered if there is failure to improve within 24 hrs of any therapy and needle aspiration
A
Tonsillectomy