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* Need to distinguish preseptal from orbital cellulitis: preseptal will have swelling, may have pain and tenderness, fever, and luekocytosis, but should not have painful eye movements, proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, or vision impairment
 
* CT sinus/orbit with contrast
 
* CT sinus/orbit with contrast
 
* Antibiotics that cover Gram-positives and Gram-negatives, including ''Pseudomonas''
 
* Antibiotics that cover Gram-positives and Gram-negatives, including ''Pseudomonas''

Latest revision as of 15:16, 24 November 2023

Management

  • Need to distinguish preseptal from orbital cellulitis: preseptal will have swelling, may have pain and tenderness, fever, and luekocytosis, but should not have painful eye movements, proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, or vision impairment
  • CT sinus/orbit with contrast
  • Antibiotics that cover Gram-positives and Gram-negatives, including Pseudomonas
  • Duration 3 to 4 weeks, which should include an initial 1 to 2 weeks of IV