Friday, October 25, 2013

10/25/2013

10/25/2013

Answers:
Wave II in the following image corresponds to signal transduction through what structure?
A) Lateral lemniscus 
B) Brainstem 
C) Cochlear Nucleus 
D) Peripheral CNVIII 
E) Central CNVIII

This image represents a normal ABR. 
Wave I – generated by the peripheral portion of cranial nerve VIII
Wave II – generated by the central portion of cranial nerve VIII
Wave III – generated by the cochlear nucleus
Wave IV – generated by the superior olivary complex/lateral lemniscus
Wave V – generated by the lateral lemniscus/inferior colliculus


What is the primary use of CHAMP?

Cochlear Hydrops Analysis Masking Procedure is used primarily for detecting Meniere disease.

MC Questions:

Management of an auricular hematoma involves all of the following except.
A) Drain via incision of helical sulcus
B) Place a drain to prevent fluid from collecting
C) Dental roll/prolene dressing left in place x 4 weeks
D) Antistaphylococcal abx
E) Drain via incision of antihelical fold

Free Response Question:

The first branchial arch gives rise to the first 3 hillocks which become---,---,---. the second branchial arch gives rise to the second 3 hillocks which become ---,---,---.

Quick Facts:

Perichondritis of Auricle
-Often due to trauma (wrestling, lac or ear piercing)
-Infections perichondritis most often due to pseudomonas.
-Treat w/ I&D and/or Abx.
-May involve ear lobule.
-Can also be caused by inflammatory process = relapsing polychondritis.
-Associated with other autoimmune diseases and involves cartilages of nose, neck and chest.
-Treat w/ steroids/pain control.
-Ear lobule not involved in relapsing polychondirits.

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