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04/24/2010

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Conjunctival Exudate
Definition
pus in the eyes
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Decreased gag reflex
Definition
airway problems
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Loss of TM landmarks
Definition
indicates ear infection: eardrum with abnormal anatomy
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NCAT
Definition
normal cephalic atraumatic
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Nystagmus
Definition
involuntary movements of the eye balls
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Otitis Externa
Definition
outer ear infection
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Otitis Media
Definition
middle ear infection
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Pale Conjunctiva
Definition
pale inner aspect of the eye due to anemia
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Periorbital ecchymosis/raccoon eyes
Definition
bruising around the eyes (indicates skull fracture)
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Definition
collection of pus around the tonsils
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Pharyngeal erythema
Definition
redness of the throat
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Photophobia
Definition
light sensitivity of the eyes
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Poor handling of secretions
Definition
drooling at the mouth, choking, or gagging
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Purulent Nasal Drainage
Definition
pus coming out from the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Definition
clear nasal drainage
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Scleral Icterus
Definition
yellowing of the sclera due to jaundic
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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Definition
blood in the white of the eye
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Sunken Eyes
Definition
sign of dehydration
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TM Dullness
Definition
indicates ear infection: absent light reflection
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TM Erythema
Definition
indicates ear infection: red tympanic membrane
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Tonsillar Edema
Definition
swelling of the tonsills
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Tonsillar Exudate
Definition
pus on the tonsills
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Trismus
Definition
inability to open the mouth due to inflammed jaw muscles
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Uvula Midline
Definition
uvula in anatomical position (not shifted)
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