Hirst, S. and Neill, S. (2013) Treatment of acute otitis media in childhood. Practice Nursing. 24(8), pp. 407-410. 0964-9271.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Otitis media is middle ear inflammation which affects most children by the time they are 3 years old (Venekamp et al, 2013). It is a broad term that comprises three subtypes: Acute otitis media; Otitis media with effusion; Chronic suppurative otitis media. This article will provide an overview of otitis media, with a specific focus on acute otitis media as this condition is most commonly seen in children within primary care (Warren, 2008). |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Acute otitis media, middle ear infection, primary care |
| Subjects: |
R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology > RF110 Otology. Diseases of the ear > RF225 Otitis media in children R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ245 Nursing of children. Pediatric nursing |
| Creators: | Hirst, Sally and Neill, Sarah |
| Publisher: | MA Healthcare Ltd. |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Nursing Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Nursing |
| Date: | August 2013 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 407-410 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Practice Nursing |
| Volume: | 24 |
| Number: | 8 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 0964-9271 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8112 |
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